Hms Ibis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms ibis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 55 N,3 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.916667
  • Longitude: 3.083333
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS IBIS
Type sloop
Flag GB
Length 86.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1250
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0656/43 15.2.43 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 365500N, 030500E VERY APPROX. (FHO, NCXF, SIGNAL DTD 4.2.43). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1940, TOOK PART IN THE LANDING OPERATIONS AT ALGIERS AND FELL VICTIM TO THE BOMBS OF FRENCH AIRCRAFT AND SANK. FOUR OFFICERS AND 104 RATINGS WERE KILLED. (DODS).VESSEL THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN AIRCRAFT. (WARSHIP LOSSES WWII).VESSEL BUILT NOVEMBER 1940 BY FURNESS SB CO.. SUNK BY ITALIAN AIRCRAFT. (COLLEGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS IBIS wreck located?

The HMS IBIS wreck is located at coordinates 36 55 N,3 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS IBIS?

The seabed around the HMS IBIS lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the HMS IBIS sink?

The HMS IBIS sank on Nov 10, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS IBIS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS IBIS was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS IBIS belong to?

The HMS IBIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS IBIS?

The HMS IBIS had a tonnage of 1250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS IBIS?

The HMS IBIS is classified as a sloop.

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