Hms Daffodil Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms daffodil Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.483 N,1 4.095 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.041383
  • Longitude: 1.068250
Wreck Depth 8.7 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DAFFODIL
Type ferry
Flag GB
Length 107 m
Width 18 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 70
Orientation 70
Tonnage 2500
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers W CARD, VQ(9) 10S, CLOSE W.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2017

Surveying Details

H01722/45 24.3.45 HMS DAFFODIL SANK IN VICINITY DP.1BQ. (NO I/C DIEPPE, 18.3.45). H01722/45 27.3.45 LIES AWASH AT LW - PORT SIDE AND BOAT DAVIT SHOWING, IN POSN 348DEGS, 5.85M FROM W BREAKWATER, DIEPPE. MARKED BY SMALL BUOY. (COMAR DIEPPE, 20.3.45). H01722/45 27.3.45 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 500154N, 010305E, APPROX. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS DW PA. - NM 1819/45. H01722/45 24.1.46 AMEND TO DW. INS G BUOY W OF WK. (PARIS NM 3166/45). - NM 420/46. H01722/45 2.6.49 BUOY, QKFLG, LAID IN 500232.5N, 010408E TO MARK WK 150MTRS E. (PARIS NM 29 18 49). AMEND TO ST IN 500232.5N, 010415E WITH G BUOY, QKFLG, CLOSE W. - NM 1913/49. H03717/44 26.2.54 AMEND TO WK 1.5FMS, WITH G CONL BUOY, QKFLG, CLOSE W. (PARIS NM 54 03 21). - NM 495/54. H6131/59 29.1.60 NOW CHARTED AS WK 1FM 4FT, WITH BUOY CLOSE W, ON NC 2612. H2443/62 12.7.62 AMEND BUOY TO BW CAN, GPFL(2)6S, W TOPMARK, CLOSE W. (PARIS NM 62 22 12). - NM 1463/62. H4982/68 18.10.71 AMEND BUOY TO BW CONL [SAME CHARACTERISTICS]. R/S. 14.11.73 SHOWN AS WK 3MTRS IN 500224N, 010409E WITH BUOY CLOSE NW ON NC 2147. H5493/69 7.1.74 LEAST DEPTH NOW 7.3MTRS [4FMS] IN POSN 355.5DEGS, 6.38M FROM DIEPPE W BREAKWATER LIGHT. BUOY MOVED TO 236DEGS, 2C FROM WK. (FR 934 & BREST NM 49/07/74)). - NM 150/75. AMEND BUOY TO W CARD, VQ(9)10S, CLOSE W. [IALA]. 15.4.86 WK,LEAST DEPTH 7.3MTRS, IN 500231N, 010415E [EUR]. (FR WK NO.21601126). NE 2147. 20.3.98 EXAM'D IN 500231.9N, 010410.4E [EUR] USING DGPS. POSITIONING PRECISION 1-10MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.7 IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. HT ABOVE BOTTOM 9MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998). AMEND TO WK 8.7MTRS IN 500232N, 010410.5E [EUR]. BR STD. 16.8.11 WK IS UPRIGHT ON LEVEL SEABED. BROKEN IN TWO PARTS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, 9.2011). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

17.3.45 PURCHASED BY ADMIRALTY FOR USE AS LANDING SHIP. MINED OFF DIEPPE 17.3.45 AND SANK FOLLOWING DAY. (WW2SL, COLLEDGE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO PARTS

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DAFFODIL wreck located?

The HMS DAFFODIL wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.483 N,1 4.095 E.

How deep is the HMS DAFFODIL and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DAFFODIL lies at a depth of about 8.7 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.483 N,1 4.095 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DAFFODIL?

The seabed around the HMS DAFFODIL lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the HMS DAFFODIL sink?

The HMS DAFFODIL sank on Mar 18, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS DAFFODIL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DAFFODIL was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS DAFFODIL belong to?

The HMS DAFFODIL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DAFFODIL?

The HMS DAFFODIL had a tonnage of 2500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DAFFODIL?

The HMS DAFFODIL is classified as a ferry.

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