Hms Devonshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms devonshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
52 34.7 N,16 20.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.578333
  • Longitude: -16.335000
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DEVONSHIRE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 158.8 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 5440
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1276/83 31.7.84 H1276/83 31.7.84 SUNK IN 523442N, 162006W. (CINC FLEET, SIGNAL DTD 23.7.84). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

DISPOSED OF IN GUIDED MISSILE & TORPEDO FIRING TESTS.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DEVONSHIRE wreck located?

The HMS DEVONSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 52 34.7 N,16 20.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DEVONSHIRE?

The seabed around the HMS DEVONSHIRE lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMS DEVONSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DEVONSHIRE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the HMS DEVONSHIRE belong to?

The HMS DEVONSHIRE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DEVONSHIRE?

The HMS DEVONSHIRE had a tonnage of 5440 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DEVONSHIRE?

The HMS DEVONSHIRE is classified as a destroyer.