Hms Desire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms desire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 36.577 N,0 36.914 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.609617
  • Longitude: -0.615233
Wreck Depth 48.37 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type tug
Sonar Length 31.8
Sonar Width 6.7
Shadow Height 2.63
Orientation 20
Tonnage 165
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1918
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Surveying Details

H3752/26 11.2.26 SANK IN 573700N, 003500W, APPROX. H5103/83 5.3.87 FOUR FASTENERS IN VICINITY 543630N, 003645W. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER OBSTN BOOKLET - WHITBY AREA). NCA. H6331/87 2.2.89 WK EXAM'D 24.6.88 IN 543634N, 003648W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS, LENGTH 19MTRS. VERY DECAYED BUT WITH 3 HIGH POINTS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). INS AS WK 48MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 12.6.95 SMALL, IRON BUILD VESSEL. VERY DECAYED. SMALL COMPOUND ENGINE AND SINGLE BOILER. FAIRLY LARGE WINCH. NOTHING ELSE IS STANDING EXCEPT A MOUND WHICH IS WELL COVERED AND ENTANGLED WITH AN OLD FISHING NET. POSSIBLE TUG. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 2.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16; IN 5436.577N, 0036.914W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS, LENGTH 31.8MTRS, WIDTH 6.7MTRS, HEIGHT 2.63MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DISINTEGRATED BUT WITH 2 PROMINENT HIGH POINTS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

11.12.15 EX PRESIDENT DESIRE MAAS. BUILT IN 1912 IN BELGIUM. HIRED FOR DOCKYARD SERVICE 11.12.15. SUNK BY U BOAT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 36.577 N,0 36.914 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 36.577 N,0 36.914 W.

How deep is the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48.37 meters and is located at coordinates 54 36.577 N,0 36.914 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1926.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 165 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS DESIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.

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