Hms Dirk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms dirk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.234 N,0 6.464 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.120567
  • Longitude: 0.107733
Wreck Depth 45.34 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DIRK
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.2 m
Width 5.9 m
Draught 2.6
Sonar Length 40.3
Sonar Width 8.38
Shadow Height 4.21
Orientation 286
Tonnage 181
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1918
Bottom Texture 4/6
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2016

Surveying Details

7.6.18 SUNK IN 540820N, 001100E. (VAEC AP REPORT). H5084/77 18.3.80 EXAM'D 28.11.79 IN 540712N, 000635E [OGB] USING HIFIX.6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.4 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS. LYING E/W ON SMOOTH GRAVEL. (HMS EGERIA, HI 64/79). INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. H1310/84/43 3.7.86 FOUL REPD IN 540648N, 000656E. POSN BY DECCA. (W R DODGSON 28.11.84). NCA. HH090/730/01 19.12.97 EXAM'D 13.6.97 IN 540714.0N, 000627.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.8 IN GEN DEPTH 49.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.5MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 102/282 DEGS. SMALL, POORLY DEFINED WK. SAND ENCROACHMENT OVER THE MAJORITY OF THE WK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 2.4.09 WK KNOWN TO BE HMS DIRK. IDENTITY BASED ON MATCHING MACHINERY, LENGTH & POSN OF LOSS, MACBRAYNE CROCKERY RECOVERD IN 2008, NUMBER OF TOILETS ON BOARD & PRESENCE OF AMMUNITION. KNOWN LOCALLY AS MAIL BOAT. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 30.3.09) NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 5.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5407.234N, 0006.464E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.34MTRS, GEN DEPTH 49.3MTRS. LENGTH 40.3MTRS, WIDTH 8.38MTRS, HT 4.21MTRS, ORIENTATION 286/106 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6494). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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)

General Comments

WK BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 7.234 N,0 6.464 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS DIRK wreck located?

The HMS DIRK wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.234 N,0 6.464 E.

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

The HMS DIRK lies at a depth of about 45.34 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.234 N,0 6.464 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 trawler.

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