Hms Dirk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms dirk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.347 N,0 10.894 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.139117
  • Longitude: 0.181567
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DIRK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 38.2 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 181
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 25, 2016

Surveying Details

M010820 7.6.18 VAEC AP REPORT SUNK IN 540820N, 001100E. (VAEC AP REPORT). SEE ALSO 'CAROLINE' IN SAME POSN. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW PA WKS (1918) ON CHARTS. 21.6.72 AMEND TO WKS USC PA 28.0MTRS. NC 129. H1270/81 17.5.85 AMEND TO NDW PA. NE 1191. H1310/84/43 3.7.86 FOUL REPD IN 540744N, 001100E. (MR DODGSON 28.11.84). NCA. HH090/730/01 24.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 2.4.09 HMS DIRK POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 5407.233N, 0006.571E [EUT] [SEE 6494]. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 30.3.09) NFA. SEP 2016/00007250 25.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1909 BY SCOTT & SONS, BOWLING, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 70HP, 1 BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY DAVID MACBRAYNE LTD FOR USE AS A FERRY. REQUISTIONED IN 1917 FOR USE AS A SUBMARINE PATROL VESSEL. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 75 OFF FLAMBOROUGH HD. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, WW1SL, SIBI, WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DIRK wreck located?

The HMS DIRK wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.347 N,0 10.894 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS DIRK?

The seabed around the HMS DIRK lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the HMS DIRK sink?

The HMS DIRK sank on May 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS DIRK discovered?

The wreck of the HMS DIRK was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS DIRK belong to?

The HMS DIRK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS DIRK?

The HMS DIRK had a tonnage of 181 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS DIRK?

The HMS DIRK is classified as a steam ship.

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