Hmhs St David Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmhs st david Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 10 N,12 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.166667
  • Longitude: 12.333333
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name HMHS ST DAVID
Type hospital ship
Flag GB
Length 99.7 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2702
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0656/43 12.2.44 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 411000N, 122100E APPROX. IN ABOUT 500FMS, DATE OF LOSS RECORDED AS JAN'44. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 6.2.44). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY CAMMELL LAIRD & CO AS A GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY PACKET. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FISHGUARD & ROSSLARE RAILWAYS & HARBOURS CO. WAS TAKEN OVER FOR SERVICE AS A HOSPITAL SHIP DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. ON JANUARY 24TH, 1944 WHEN 25M SW OF THE ANZIO BEACHHEAD, THE 'ST. DAVID' WAS BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. OF CREW OF 75, 78 PATIENTS & 63 HOSPITAL STAFF ON BOARD, 13 CREW, 22 R.A.M.C & 22 PATIENTS KILLED. (DODS, BVLAS 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the HMHS ST DAVID wreck located?

The HMHS ST DAVID wreck is located at coordinates 41 10 N,12 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMHS ST DAVID?

The seabed around the HMHS ST DAVID lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the HMHS ST DAVID sink?

The HMHS ST DAVID sank on Jan 24, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMHS ST DAVID discovered?

The wreck of the HMHS ST DAVID was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMHS ST DAVID belong to?

The HMHS ST DAVID belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMHS ST DAVID?

The HMHS ST DAVID had a tonnage of 2702 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMHS ST DAVID?

The HMHS ST DAVID is classified as a hospital ship.

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