Hms Wryneck Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms wryneck Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 29.932 N,23 33.967 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.498867
  • Longitude: 23.566117
Water Depth 320 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS WRYNECK
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 900
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details FEB 1952 WK IN 363000N, 233400E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED). NCA.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY PALMER. WHILST ON ESCORT OPERATION 'DEMON', IN THE COMPANY OF HMS DIAMOND, TOOK OFF 700 TROOPS FROM THE TRANSPORT SLAMAT (WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY BOMBED AND WAS ON FIRE) IN THE GULF OF NAUPLIA, DURING EVACUATION OF BRITISH FORCES FROM GREECE. BOTH DESTROYERS WERE BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN DIVE-BOMBERS WITH HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WRYNECK wreck located?

The HMS WRYNECK wreck is located at coordinates 36 29.932 N,23 33.967 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WRYNECK?

The seabed around the HMS WRYNECK lies at approximately 320 meters deep.

When did the HMS WRYNECK sink?

The HMS WRYNECK sank on Apr 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS WRYNECK discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WRYNECK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS WRYNECK belong to?

The HMS WRYNECK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS WRYNECK carrying?

The HMS WRYNECK was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WRYNECK?

The HMS WRYNECK had a tonnage of 900 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WRYNECK?

The HMS WRYNECK is classified as a destroyer.

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