Hms Esk (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms esk (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.554 N,3 47.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.442567
  • Longitude: 3.798617
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ESK (POSSIBLY)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 96.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Tonnage 1375
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date May 20, 2021

Surveying Details

H03215/45 21.6.45 SANK IN 532500N, 034800E APPROX. (C-IN-C NORE). H3878/75 7.10.75 WK 23.5MTRS IN 532636N, 034800E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 2228/75). - NM 2106/75. 10.7.89 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS - JAN'88 EDN - NO.K12 2293). 12.7.11 [WGD] POSN: 5326.556N, 0347.949E.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. SANK IN LESS THAN 10 MINS. (WW2SL & SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.554 N,3 47.917 E.

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

The HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.554 N,3 47.917 E.

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

The seabed around the HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 30, 1940.

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

The wreck of the HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

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

The HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1375 tons.

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

The HMS ESK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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