Hms Vimiera (Stern) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms vimiera (stern) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.408 N,0 54.649 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.473467
  • Longitude: 0.910817
Wreck Depth 5.4 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS VIMIERA (STERN)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3
Orientation 76
Tonnage 1090
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1942
Scour Dimensions ,,001.3,
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0477/42 3.4.42 H0477/42 3.4.42 STERN SECTION STRANDED IN 512818N, 005545E. INS AS ST. - NM 698/42. H0477/42 22.9.44 H0477/42 22.9.44 STERN PART OF VIMIERA (A) IN 512822N, 005445E. DRIES 11FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 20.8.44). AMEND POSN. - NM 2039/44. H5128/44 21.4.45 H5128/44 21.4.45 AMEND TO ST, DRIES 11FT. - NM BLOCK 1227/45. H0477/42 9.12.50 H0477/42 9.12.50 EXAM'D 17.11.50 IN 512823N, 005445E USING HSA AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15FT, FOUL AT 16FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FT IN GEN DEPTH 17FT. SCOUR DEPTH 30FT. POSN 108 DEG, 1950FT FROM E CANT BUOY. POSN. (SML 322, 20.11.50). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 3FT. - NM 2396/50. H0477/42 24.5.60 H0477/42 24.5.60 SWEPT CLEAR AT 16FT. NO FOUL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FT IN GEN DEPTH 17FT. SCOUR DEPTH 26FT. WRECKAGE DOES PROJECT ABOVE SURROUNDING SEABED. (HMS SCOTT, 29.4.59). AMEND WK 2FMS 4FT. BR STD. 28.5.68 28.5.68 AMEND WK 2FMS 3FT [LAT]. NE 1185. 27.9.73 27.9.73 AMEND SW 4.6MTRS. NC 1607. H3531/74 23.12.75 H3531/74 23.12.75 EXAM'D 5.11.75 IN 512823N, 005445E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.4MTRS, FOUL AT 5.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 5-6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.4MTRS. LIES IN LARGE SCOUR AND IS DIFFICULT TO SWEEP. (PLA WK NO.42/75, MAPLIN 5.11.75). - NM BLOCK. HH244/420/01 19.5.92 HH244/420/01 19.5.92 EXAM'D 24.2.92 IN 512822.1N, 005445.2E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.7MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (PLA WK NO.201/25, CHARTWELL 22/92). NCA. 14.6.05 14.6.05 SHOWN IN 5128.408N, 0054.649E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, SUNDERLAND. A V/W CLASS DESTROYER. TURBING ENGINES OF 27000SHP, TWIN SHAFT. MINED. 91 MEN LOST. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) wreck located?

The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.408 N,0 54.649 E.

How deep is the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) lies at a depth of about 5.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.408 N,0 54.649 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VIMIERA (STERN)?

The seabed around the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) sink?

The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) sank on Jan 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) belong to?

The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VIMIERA (STERN)?

The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) had a tonnage of 1090 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VIMIERA (STERN)?

The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) is classified as a destroyer.

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