Hms Genista Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms genista Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 26 N,12 43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.433333
  • Longitude: -12.716667
Water Depth 1600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GENISTA
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 81.4 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1250
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

10.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS SOME 120 MILES WEST OF CAPE CLEAR. PLOTS IN POSN APPROX 512600N 124300W IN GEN DEPTH 1600 MTRS. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY NAPIER & MILLER. CYLINDRICAL BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2000IHP FOR 16.5 KNOTS. TWO 4.7 INCH GUNS. TORPEDOED BY U 57 WHILE ENGAGED IN MINESWEEPING DUTIES. MORE THAN 80 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GENISTA wreck located?

The HMS GENISTA wreck is located at coordinates 51 26 N,12 43 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GENISTA?

The seabed around the HMS GENISTA lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the HMS GENISTA sink?

The HMS GENISTA sank on Oct 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS GENISTA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GENISTA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS GENISTA belong to?

The HMS GENISTA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GENISTA?

The HMS GENISTA had a tonnage of 1250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GENISTA?

The HMS GENISTA is classified as a sloop.

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