Hms Latona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms latona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 15 N,25 14 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.250000
  • Longitude: 25.233333
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LATONA
Type minelayer
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 2650
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.7.78 VESSEL SANK IN 321500N, 251400E APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1940. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 72,000 SHP FOR 40KTS. WAS SUNK BY A BOMB FROM A GERMAN AIRCRAFT OFF BARDIA , WHILST BEING USED TO SUPPLY THE BESEIGED TOBRUK GARRISON. 20 MEN LOST. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED, FEB 1952).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LATONA wreck located?

The HMS LATONA wreck is located at coordinates 32 15 N,25 14 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LATONA?

The seabed around the HMS LATONA lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the HMS LATONA sink?

The HMS LATONA sank on Oct 25, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS LATONA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LATONA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS LATONA belong to?

The HMS LATONA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LATONA?

The HMS LATONA had a tonnage of 2650 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LATONA?

The HMS LATONA is classified as a minelayer.

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