Hms Eclipse Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms eclipse Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 0.94 N,27 10.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.015667
  • Longitude: 27.182833
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ECLIPSE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 100.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1375
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK E OF KALYMNOS, (KALIMNO IS) IN 370100N, 271100E, APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED; WARSHIP LOSSES, WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 6, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY W DENNY & BROS. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 36,000 SHP FOR 35.5KTS. MINED WHILE TRANSPORTING BRITISH TROOPS TO LEROS. 119 MEN LOST. (WARSHIP LOSSES, WW2 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ECLIPSE wreck located?

The HMS ECLIPSE wreck is located at coordinates 37 0.94 N,27 10.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ECLIPSE?

The seabed around the HMS ECLIPSE lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the HMS ECLIPSE sink?

The HMS ECLIPSE sank on Oct 24, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS ECLIPSE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ECLIPSE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS ECLIPSE belong to?

The HMS ECLIPSE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ECLIPSE?

The HMS ECLIPSE had a tonnage of 1375 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ECLIPSE?

The HMS ECLIPSE is classified as a destroyer.

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