Hmsm C 34 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hmsm c 34 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 50.971 N,1 5.115 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.849517
  • Longitude: -1.085250
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM C 34
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 43.6 m
Width 4.3 m
Tonnage 807
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 5.9.83 GERMAN OFFICIAL HISTORY INDICATES THAT C 34 WAS FIRST SIGHTED ON SURFACE IN 595100N, 010500W, BY U 52, AND SUNK ABOUT AN HOUR LATER. (NHB). H2334/84 18.12.85 NOT LOCATED DURING ROUTINE AREA SONAR SEARCH. CONSIDERED THAT CONTACT IS NO LONGER CLOSE TO ITS QUOTED POSN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT WRECKAGE HAS MOVED SINCE 1917 IN THE RELATIVELY STRONG TIDAL STREAMS IN THE AREA. (NP 1008, HI 244) AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1910 BY CHATHAM DOCKYARD. PETROL ENGINES. ON PASSAGE FROM SCAPA FLOW FOR WAR PATROL AND RETURN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U 52. (NHB & SIBI). 17.7.1917 DATE OF SINKING FROM U BOAT LOG: 17.7.1917. 1 SURVIVOR TAKEN PRISONER BY U 52. (K HEATH)

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM C 34 wreck located?

The HMSM C 34 wreck is located at coordinates 59 50.971 N,1 5.115 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM C 34?

The seabed around the HMSM C 34 lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the HMSM C 34 sink?

The HMSM C 34 sank on Jul 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMSM C 34 discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM C 34 was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMSM C 34 belong to?

The HMSM C 34 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM C 34?

The HMSM C 34 had a tonnage of 807 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM C 34?

The HMSM C 34 is classified as a submarine.

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