Hms Khartoum Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms khartoum Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
12 38.952 N,43 24.909 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.649200
  • Longitude: 43.415150
Wreck Depth 3 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KHARTOUM
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 106.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 2.7
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1690
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1965
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0612/40 6.7.40 ST LIES 116DEGS, 1.8C FROM MURRY PT FRONT BEACON. (ADMIRALTY). - PFNM 1699/40 & NM 2058/40. H0612/40 16.5.58 DW, DRIES 4FT, MARKED BY G CAN BUOYS CLOSE E & W. (LOCH RUTHVEN HN 1/58). R/S. H0612/40 10.9.58 DW IN 123852N, 432455E. BUOYS LIFTED, SALVAGE OPS. (BIGBURY BAY HN B8/58). - NM 1997/58. 14.12.65 NOW CHARTED AS SW 1FM 4FT [3MTRS], DANGER LINE EXTENDED IN NW/SE DIRECTION. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 923. 18.2.83 WGD POSN: 123857N, 432454E. NC 2588. 9.2.02 WGD POSN: 1238.952N, 04324.909E. NC 452.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BRITISH DESTROYER KHARTOUM, BUILT 1939, WAS WRECKED BY AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION IN THE RED SEA. SHE WAS BEACHED & ABANDONED AT PERIM. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS KHARTOUM wreck located?

The HMS KHARTOUM wreck is located at coordinates 12 38.952 N,43 24.909 E.

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

The HMS KHARTOUM lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 12 38.952 N,43 24.909 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KHARTOUM?

The seabed around the HMS KHARTOUM lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS KHARTOUM sink?

The HMS KHARTOUM sank on Jun 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS KHARTOUM discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KHARTOUM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS KHARTOUM belong to?

The HMS KHARTOUM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KHARTOUM?

The HMS KHARTOUM had a tonnage of 1690 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KHARTOUM?

The HMS KHARTOUM is classified as a destroyer.