Hms Majestic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms majestic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 2.631 N,26 9.892 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.043850
  • Longitude: 26.164867
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HMS MAJESTIC
Type battleship
Flag GB
Length 125.9 m
Width 22.9 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 14900
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1915
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2025

Surveying Details

H663/16 1.2.16 WK IN 400245N, 261030E, OR 275DEGS, 5C FROM CAPE HELLES LT. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 52/16. H7124/19 16.9.19 ONLY KNOWN OBSTRUCTION, DARDANELLES APPS, IS THE WRECK OF HMS MAJESTIC OFF CAPE HELLES. LEAST DEPTH 5FT. (MCO BLACK SEA). BR STD. H1584/27 10.3.27 TWO CAN BUOYS LAID TO MARK WK. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). BR STD. H5073/48 21.7.48 WK NOW MARKED BY G CONL BUOYS. (ANKARA NM 739/48) BR STD. H5073/48 7.5.49 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5FMS, BUOYS WITHDRAWN. (ANKARA NM 483/49). - NM 939/49. H6271/56 6.10.65 SHOWN AS DW ON TURKISH 212. NCA, RETAIN DEPTH. NC 2429. H2209/66 28.6.66 LIES IN APPROX 8FMS. STRIPPED OF EVERYTHING OF VALUE. GUNS STILL VISIBLE. (DR E T HALL, LTR DTD 9.6.66) H2209/66 22.11.66 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS ON USHO 4160 [MAY '63 EDN]. 9.11.73 STILL SHOWN AS DW ON TURKISH 212 & 213. BR STD. H1272/80 16.12.87 SHOWN AS DW ON TURKISH 212. BR STD. 15.12.05 SHOWN IN 4002.700N, 2609.933E [EUR] ON TURKISH 212 [INT 3750] [JUN '94 EDN, CORRECT TO 19.12.98]. NE 2429 & 1608. 27.11.12 SHOWN IN 4002.631N, 2609.892E [WGD] ON TR402121 [EDN 1.6].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1895 BY PORTSMOUTH DOCKYARD WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 12,000IHP CAPABLE OF 17.9 KNOTS. WAS SUNK BY TWO TORPEDOES FROM U-21, WHILST AT ANCHOR OFF CAPE HELLES. VESSEL CAPSIZED & SANK WITHIN 7 MINUTES, ABOUT 40 CREW WERE LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MAJESTIC wreck located?

The HMS MAJESTIC wreck is located at coordinates 40 2.631 N,26 9.892 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MAJESTIC?

The seabed around the HMS MAJESTIC lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS MAJESTIC sink?

The HMS MAJESTIC sank on May 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS MAJESTIC discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MAJESTIC was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS MAJESTIC belong to?

The HMS MAJESTIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MAJESTIC?

The HMS MAJESTIC had a tonnage of 14900 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MAJESTIC?

The HMS MAJESTIC is classified as a battleship.

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