Hms Firmament Was Called Kos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms firmament was called kos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 9.79 N,29 48.898 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.163167
  • Longitude: 29.814967
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS
Type factory ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 248
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2025

Surveying Details

H02314/44 15.6.44 ST IN 310947N, 294847E, OR 125DEGS, 2350FT FROM GREAT PASS BN. (MESSAGES 514 QBH) - FNM 1294/44. H02314/44 13.1.45 WK NOW DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (MED. HN 72T/44) - FNM 133/45. 8.10.87 EUR POSN: 310952N, 294855E. NC 3119. 28.4.89 SHOWN ON EGYPTIAN M3 [1988 EDN]. NFA. 27.11.89 WGD POSN: 310948N, 294853E. NE 3119. 4.6.98 SHOWN IN 310948N, 294854E [WGD] ON US 56103 [MAR'97 EDN]. NE 3119.

Circumstances of loss

EX-KOS IX. BUILT IN I930. WHALER HIRED AS MINSWEEPER 11.1940. RENAMED FIRMAMENT 9/1941. DECLARED TOTAL LOSS AFTER GROUNDING OFF ALEXANDRIA. (WW2SL & COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS wreck located?

The HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS wreck is located at coordinates 31 9.79 N,29 48.898 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS?

The seabed around the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS sink?

The HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS sank on May 30, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS belong to?

The HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS?

The HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS had a tonnage of 248 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS?

The HMS FIRMAMENT was called KOS is classified as a factory ship.

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