Hms Durban (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms durban (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 20.73 N,0 16.135 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.345500
  • Longitude: -0.268917
Wreck Depth 7.2 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY)
Type light cruiser
Flag GB
Length 141.7 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 4850
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Markers UNLIT E CARD SPAR BUOY 'LION' CLOSE E
Surveying Details H03531/44 21.10.44 WK, MAST AWASH AT HW, IN 492049N, 001633W. (FOBAA, 181229A SEP). CHART AS DW, MAST DRIES ABT 23FT, IN 492049N, 001633W. - NM 2262/44. H03531/44 7.3.49 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (FRENCH NM 04032/49). SQ DATE. H7561/49 6.1.50 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 0.8MTRS [0.25FMS]. (FRENCH NM 49 12 46). - NM 2656/49. H7561/49 4.7.51 G CONL BUOY LAID CLOSE E OF WK. (FRENCH NM 49 011 46). - NM 1192/51. H2415/54 13.4.55 SHOWN AS ST MARKED BY G CONL BUOY WITH TOPMARK, 2 TRIANGLES BASE TOGETHER, CLOSE E. (FRENCH 890). R/S. H7561/49 1.7.59 NOW MARKED BY RW BUOY WITH DIAMOND TOPMARK, CLOSE E. (FRENCH NM 59 18 15). - NM 1436/59. 2.5.79 AMEND BUOY TO E CARD SPAR BUOY 'LION'. CHART AS ST IN 492049N, 001633W MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY 'LION'. NE 1821. H3898/82 17.5.82 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.6MTRS IN 492047N, 001633W MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY 'LION' ON FRENCH 6927 [1981 EDN]. ADD LEGEND 'DRIES 2FT'. R/P. 2.5.85 INDICATED AS WK OF 'DURBAN'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). H1271/87 22.1.87 SHOWN IN 492048N, 001603W MARKED BY E CARD BUOY CLOSE E ON FRENCH 7055 [1986 EDN][LARGEST SCALE]. AMEND TO DW MAST DRIES 2FT [0.6MTRS]. BR STD. 28.12.89 CHART AS DW MAST DRIES 0.6MTRS IN 492047N, 001603W MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY CLOSE E. NE 2146. 3.4.90 SHOWN AS ST DRIES 0.6MTRS MARKED BY BUOY ON NC 2613. 19.6.90 BRITISH TORPEDO SHIP 'HMS DURBAN' OR 'LION' IN 492047.2N, 001603.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. EXAM'D BY DIVERS, SONAR & E/S. LENGTH 144MTRS, BEAM 14.2MTRS, DRAUGHT 4.4MTRS. LYING ON PORT SIDE WITH JAGGED AFT SECTION. LYING NW/SE. TURRET ON FORE SECTION, 4 TORPEDO TUBES ON AFT. HIGHEST PART IS BROKEN MAST, WHICH DRIES 0.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14590185). SHOWN AS DW, MAST DRIES 0.6MTR, ON FRENCH 7055 [1986][LARGEST SCALE]. SHOWN AS ST, COVERS & UNCOVERS, DRIES 0.6MTRS ON FRENCH 6927 [1985 EDN]. SHOWN AS ST, ALWAYS UNCOVERED, DRIES 0.6MTRS ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. CHART AS DW MAST (DRIES 0.6MTRS) MARKED BY BUOY. NE 1349. 12.2.92 NOW REFERRED TO AS EITHER THE WK OF 'HMS DURBAN' OR 'HMS SWIFT'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1991, NO.14590185). SEE ALSO 'HMS SWIFT [24439]. HH100/351/13 26.2.98 WK IS DISPERSED. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS THE DOUBLE BOTTOMS AND TWO ADMIRALTY THREE DRUM BOILERS. DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT THIS WRECKAGE WAS FROM A LIGHT CRUISER, MORE LIKE THE SIZE OF A SMALL DESTROYER. LENGTH 150FT, BEAM 35FT APPROX. (P F BALL, LTR DTD 23.2.98). COULD BE 'HMS SWIFT', AMENDED TO 'HMS DURBAN' (POSSIBLY). NCA. 15.5.07 LIES IN 4920.785N, 0016.053W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2007). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 4.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 4920.730N, 0016.135W.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2022

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED AND USED AS BLOCKSHIP FOR MULBERRY HBR. (WW2 SL).

General Comments

ON PORT BEAM. UK NM 2237/19

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FAQ

Where is the HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 20.73 N,0 16.135 W.

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

The HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 20.73 N,0 16.135 W.

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

The seabed around the HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 9, 1944.

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

The wreck of the HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4850 tons.

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

The HMS DURBAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a light cruiser.

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