Hms Flirt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms flirt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.245 N,1 43.216 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.154083
  • Longitude: 1.720267
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FLIRT
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 65 m
Width 6.2 m
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 35
Tonnage 370
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3687/72 25.7.72 WK LOCATED IN 510917.5N, 014317.4E [EUR] USING HIFIX. SWEPT CLEAR AT 105FT. LENGTH 55MTRS [180FT] APPROX. LIES N/S. (WIMPEY LAB, JUNE 1972). CHART AS SW 17MTRS. - NM 1488/72. 6.7.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 32MTRS. NC 1828. 2.11.76 OBSTN SHOWN IN 510908N, 014304E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. POSN BY DECCA. H5265/73 26.6.78 LOCATED 26.3.78 IN 510917N, 014318E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LIES 025/205DEGS. LENGTH APPROX 57MTRS. NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 45[C]/78). AMEND TO REVISED POSN. NC 323. H2820/71 6.11.81 SHOWN AS WK 32.6MTRS IN 510918N, 014317E [EUR] ON DUTCH SURVEY [K8495/11], FEB 1981. H2172/81 10.2.83 SHOWN AS WK 32.9MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, IN 510916N, 014314E ON FR SURVEY [K9065/1], 1981/82. NCA. H2889/83 20.6.84 EXAM'D 13.2.84 IN 510919N, 014319E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 4MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS APPROX. LYING 035/215DEGS. APPARENTLY BROKEN WITH SMALL PART LYING SW OF MAIN PART. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 168). NCA. 6.2.89 [OGB] POSN: 510912N, 014320E. NC 323. HH090/460/01 20.6.89 EXAM'D 4.5.89 IN 510912.5N, 014319E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.2, FOUL AT 33.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.0 IN GEN DEPTH 36.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 63MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. UPRIGHT WITH MAST ON TOWER & DECK GUN READILY APPARENT ON SONAR TRACE. (NP 1008, HI 460). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/21 1.11.03 HAS BEEN DIVED BY JEFF COULON. THIS IS HMS FLIRT. (R YOUNG). NCA. 18.11.05 SHOWN AS WK 32MTRS ON SHOM AMENDED COPY OF FRENCH 7424, 28.7.05. RETAIN AS SW 32MTRS. NCA. HH091/159/01 25.7.07 LOCATED 28.12.06 IN 5109.245N, 0143.206E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.89 IN GEN DEPTH 36.4MTRS. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 035/205 DEGS WITH BOWS NE. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT, NO DEBRIS. RETAIN SW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 25, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY PALMERS, JARROW. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 5800-6700NHP, TWIN SHAFT. 1 X 12PDR, 5 X 6PDR GUNS. 2 X 18 INCH TORPEDO TUBES. SUNK FOLLOWING A SURFACE ACTION AGAINST GERMAN TORPEDO BOATS. (SIBI & WARSHIPS OF WW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 9.245 N,1 43.216 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS FLIRT wreck located?

The HMS FLIRT wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.245 N,1 43.216 E.

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

The HMS FLIRT lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.245 N,1 43.216 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FLIRT?

The seabed around the HMS FLIRT lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HMS FLIRT sink?

The HMS FLIRT sank on Oct 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS FLIRT discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FLIRT was discovered in 1972.

What country did the HMS FLIRT belong to?

The HMS FLIRT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FLIRT?

The HMS FLIRT had a tonnage of 370 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FLIRT?

The HMS FLIRT is classified as a destroyer.

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