Hms Welshman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms welshman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 12 N,24 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.200000
  • Longitude: 24.866667
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WELSHMAN
Type minelayer
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 2650
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 17.2.95 VESSEL SUNK IN 321200N, 245200E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED. - FEB 1952). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 72,000 SHP FOR 34KTS. SIX 4 INCH AA & ONE 2 PDR AA GUNS. 165 MINES. COMPLEMENT 165. TORPEDOED AT 1840 BY U 617. MINE DECK FLOODED AND THE SHIP CAPSIZED SUDDENLY AT 2035 AND SANK WITHIN 3 MINUTES. 148 MEN LOST. (DODS & WARSHIP LOSSES OF WW2).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 12 N,24 52 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS WELSHMAN wreck located?

The HMS WELSHMAN wreck is located at coordinates 32 12 N,24 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WELSHMAN?

The seabed around the HMS WELSHMAN lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the HMS WELSHMAN sink?

The HMS WELSHMAN sank on Feb 1, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS WELSHMAN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WELSHMAN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS WELSHMAN belong to?

The HMS WELSHMAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WELSHMAN?

The HMS WELSHMAN had a tonnage of 2650 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WELSHMAN?

The HMS WELSHMAN is classified as a minelayer.

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