Hmsm Stubborn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hmsm stubborn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 58.945 N,14 26.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.982417
  • Longitude: 14.446667
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM STUBBORN
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 61.6 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 990
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1946
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H374/47 31.1.47 SUNK, IN 355852N, 142651E [TO BE USED AS AN ASDIC BOTTOM TARGET]. (ML 130, HN 5). CHART NDW [A/S TARGET] IN 355852N, 142651E ON F0119. - FNM 27/47; CHARTED ON 2063. BR STD. H374/47 15.8.56 CORRECTED POSN: 355902N, 142650E. (FLAG OFFICER FLOTILLAS, MED). AMEND POSN TO 355902N, 142650E. R/S; ON F6509. - FNM 66/56. H374/47 9.1.47 HMS STUBBORN SUNK AS ASDIC TARGET 065.5DEG, 24.8C FROM ST PAUL'S STATUE. LEAST DEPTH OVER 27FMS. (C IN C MED., DTD 9.1.47). H374/47 30.12.46 OBSERVED HSA; MOSTA DOME 52-38 ST PAUL'S 235-28 TORRI L'ABAID; NAXXAR DOME 64-27, ST PAUL'S STATUE 19-01 TORRI L'AHMAR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27FMS. (ML 1301, HN DTD 30.12.46). H374/47 14.6.56 ORIENTATION [OBTAINED ON TWO A/S TYPE 162 RUNS] BETWEEN 015DEG-195DEG & 020DEG- 200DEG [MOST PROBABLY 017DEG-197DEG]. POSN: 360DEG, 1.76M FROM GHALLIS ROCKS RADAR BN; 065.75DEG, 2.47M FROM ST PAUL'S STATUE ON SELMUNETT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 159 IN GEN DEPTH 188FT [REDUCED TO CHART DATUM]. (HMS DALRYMPLE, HN DTD 14.6.56 [VIA FOF MED]). H374/47 WK IS GOOD ATTACK SONAR TARGET. LIES N/S WITH SOME SILTING. (HMS LONDONDERRY). H374/47 20.8.71 STANDS ABOUT 15FT ABOVE SEABED. 100 FT LONG. (HMS FALMOUTH, DTD 19.8.70). 2.7.70 N/CP52886/70 APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WK FROM K O'REILLY, ST PAUL'S, MALTA. (DGDC). H374/47 CONFIRMATION REQUESTED WHETHER WK STILL USED AS A/S TARGET. H374/47 21.8.70 WK SHOULD STILL BE RETAINED ON CHARTS AS A/S TARGET [SUBJECT TO CONCURRENCE BY C IN C WF]. (C IN C MED, 190745Z AUG 1970). H374/47 21.8.70 AMEND TO WK 26FMS. R/S. 17.8.73 SHOWN AS WK 48MTRS IN 355901N, 142651E. NC'S 2537 & 2538. 15.12.94 WK IS IN MAGNIFICENT CONDITION & LIES UPRIGHT WITH A 10DEG LIST TOWARD THE STARBOARD SIDE. ALL ARMAMENTS & PERISCOPES WERE REMOVED PRIOR TO ITS SCUTTLING. TWO OUT OF ITS FOUR ESCAPE HATCHES ARE OPEN & THERE IS HEAVY SEDIMENTATION INSIDE, IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE HAZARDOUS TO ATTEMPT ENTRY. (MALTESE SCUBA DIVING MAGAZINE). NCA. 6.3.03 WGD POSN: 3559.957N, 1426.790E. NE 2537.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2023

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED FOR USE AS ASDIC BOTTOM TARGET. (C IN C, MED).

General Comments

UK NM 702/24. Restricted area, Removal of historical artifacts prohibited; Stopping prohibited Diving authorised but many have restrictions.

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM STUBBORN wreck located?

The HMSM STUBBORN wreck is located at coordinates 35 58.945 N,14 26.8 E.

How deep is the HMSM STUBBORN and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM STUBBORN lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 35 58.945 N,14 26.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM STUBBORN?

The seabed around the HMSM STUBBORN lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HMSM STUBBORN sink?

The HMSM STUBBORN sank on Apr 30, 1946.

When was the wreck of the HMSM STUBBORN discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM STUBBORN was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMSM STUBBORN belong to?

The HMSM STUBBORN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM STUBBORN?

The HMSM STUBBORN had a tonnage of 990 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM STUBBORN?

The HMSM STUBBORN is classified as a submarine.

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