Hms Lightning (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms lightning (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 53.5 N,9 49.967 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.891667
  • Longitude: 9.832783
Water Depth 300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 107.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 1920
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2014

Surveying Details

H0656/43 10.4.43 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 375300N, 095000E APPROX. (FHO, C-IN-C FLEET MED. SIGNAL DTD 21.3.43). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 27.5.76 WK SHOWN IN 375330N, 094958E ON ITALIAN 0050. NCA. 1.7.78 SUNK IN 375300N, 095000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB 1952). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY HAWTHORN LESLIE & CO. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ITALIAN TORPEDO BOAT OFF N AFRICAN COAST, WHILST ON ANTI-SHIPPING SWEEP. TWO OFFICERS & 44 RATINGS KILLED, EIGHT RATINGS WOUNDED. (DODS & ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES). VESSEL REPORTEDLY SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT [7TH FLOTILLA]; 170 MEN RESCUED BY HMS LEGION. (WARSHIP LOSSES WWII). VESSEL REPORTEDLY SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT S55 WHEN ENGAGED IN ANTI-SHIPPING OFFENSIVE AGAINST AXIS VESSELS BOUND FOR TUNISIA. (THE WAR AT SEA WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 37 53.5 N,9 49.967 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 300 meters deep.

When did the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 12, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY)?

The HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1920 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY)?

The HMS LIGHTNING (PROBABLY) is classified as a destroyer.

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