Hms Medusa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms medusa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 9.96 N,5 59.92 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.166000
  • Longitude: 5.998667
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MEDUSA
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 83.2 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 1007
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 25, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK OFF SCHLESWIG COAST, FOLLOWING A COLLISION OFF DENMARK. (WARSHIPS OF WW1, SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY). POSN 551000N, 060000E FOR FILING ONLY. 2015/000158093 18.2.16 NOT SHOWN ON DE221000. (EDN 7.0, DTD 10.7.15). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2016

Circumstances of loss

ACCIDENTALLY RAMMED BY HMS LAVEROCK DURING A GERMAN AIR ATTACK AND BADLY DAMAGED. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT WAS LATER ABANDONED IN WORSENING WEATHER AND EVENTUALLY SANK. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MEDUSA wreck located?

The HMS MEDUSA wreck is located at coordinates 55 9.96 N,5 59.92 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MEDUSA?

The seabed around the HMS MEDUSA lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HMS MEDUSA sink?

The HMS MEDUSA sank on Mar 25, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS MEDUSA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MEDUSA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS MEDUSA belong to?

The HMS MEDUSA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MEDUSA?

The HMS MEDUSA had a tonnage of 1007 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MEDUSA?

The HMS MEDUSA is classified as a destroyer.

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