Hmsm Unity (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm unity (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13.964 N,1 19.731 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.232733
  • Longitude: -1.328850
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY)
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 58.2 m
Width 4.9 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 58.1
Sonar Width 10.83
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 263
Tonnage 540
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H5903/57 30.10.57 INS ON WK CHARTS IN 551330N, 011900W. H2494/59 15.10.59 DELETED FROM WK CHARTS. HH090/843/01 10.1.00 EXAM'D 9.7.99 IN 5513.963N, 0119.733W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.6 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 074/254 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. INTACT. ON ITS SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2024000199238 16.07.24 EXAM'D 25.3.24; WK LOCATEWD IN 5513.964N, 0119.731W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 58.1MTRS, WIDTH 10.8MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 263/083 DEGS. WK OF SUBMARINE, INTACT AND RESTING ON LEVEL SEABED. (HI1850-SALMO WRECKS, H525-4334). AMEND NDW 45MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2024

Circumstances of loss

6.2.38 BUILT BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG. COMISSIONED 6.2.38. LOST IN COLLISION WITH SS ATLE JARL OFF THE TYNE.

General Comments

INTACT, ON ITS SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 13.964 N,1 19.731 W.

How deep is the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 55 13.964 N,1 19.731 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY)?

The HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 540 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY)?

The HMSM UNITY (PROBABLY) is classified as a submarine.

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