Hmsm X 22 Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Hmsm x 22 Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 43.676 N,3 18.093 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 90 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMSM X 22 |
| Type | submarine |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 15.5 m |
| Width | 1.8 m |
| Draught | 1.8 |
| Tonnage | 30 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 7, 1944 |
| Original Detection Year | 1944 |
| Last Detection Year | 1985 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 28.7.70 REQUEST TO PURCHASE FROM DGDC(N) BY M.A.HALLS (N/CP53953/70-D OF C(N). COLLISION POSN 584342N, 031800W. (BOARD OF ENQUIRY). H2925/83 21.1.85 NOT FOUND (NOR REFERRED TO IN ROS). (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2025000444329 24.9.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (NJORD SURVEY AB, HI1784). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
Circumstances of loss
31.10.43 VESSEL, COMPLETED 31.10.43, BY VICKERS ARMSTRONG, WAS INVOLVED IN A TOWING EXERCISE WHICH CONTINUED DURING GALE FORCE WINDS. A MAN, BELIEVED TO BE THE OFFICER OF THE WATCH, WAS WASHED OVERBOARD IN THE HEAVY SEAS, FROM THE TOWING SUBMARINE HMS SYRTIS. IN A BID TO RESCUE HIM, SYRTIS TURNED IMMEDIATELY, COLLIDING WITH THE X CRAFT, WHICH SANK AT ONCE, WITH THE LOSS OF ALL 4 CREW MEMBERS. ENGINE: 1 SHAFT DIESEL/ELECTRIC GIVING 6.5/5.5KNOTS.
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58 43.676 N,3 18.093 W
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