Hms Kingston Sapphire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms kingston sapphire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 11 N,6 32 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.183333
  • Longitude: -6.533333
Water Depth 154 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 356
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSN RECORDED ON OLD HAND WRITTEN CARD AS 361100N, 063200W. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). NCA. 15.4.96 RECORDED ATTACKING POSN 360000N, 070000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. SEP 2016/000238584 7.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7550. [ED2, DTD 2016]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1929, WAS REQUISTIONED BY NAVY AS AN ARMED BOARDING VESSEL AND LATER SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'NANI' WHEN W OF GIBRALTAR. DATE SUNK GIVEN AS 5TH OCTOBER 1940 (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45). REPORTED AS SUNK BY U-BOAT IN STRAITS OF DOVER, DATE GIVEN AS 5TH OCTOBER 1940. (BRITISH VESSELS LOST AT SEA 1939-45). REPORTED AS SUNK BY U-BOAT OFF GIBRALTAR, DATE GIVEN AS 5TH NOVEMBER 1941. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY VOL.2; COLLEDGE).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 36 11 N,6 32 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 154 meters deep.

When did the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 356 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS KINGSTON SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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