Hms Myrmidon (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms myrmidon (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.037 N,0 49.901 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.683950
  • Longitude: 0.831683
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 66.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 370
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2000

Surveying Details

H1942 2.4.17 H1942 2.4.17 WK DESTROYED. (VA DOVER). POSN GIVEN AS 504100N, 005000E. NCA. 14.7.71 14.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. NC 536. 31.1.73 31.1.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 28.0MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 3.4.75 H4959/73 3.4.75 NOT LOCATED WITH DCS3 AND CLOSE SOUNDING WITH E/S TYPE 772. GENERAL SEA BED DEPTH 40MTRS. SEA BED ROUGH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 536. [SEE ALSO WK [20562] IN 504731N, 005948E]. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B AND MAGNETOMETER. (OSAE, HI 1159). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

A B CLASS DESTROYER. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS 'HAMBORN'. (COLLEGE). SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HMS P.17. ON ORIGINAL CARD - POSSIBLY SUNK BECAUSE FLOATING DERELICT AND DANGER TO NAVIGATION. VESSEL, BUILT IN 1900 BY PALMERS' CO., STRUCK A MINE AND SANK IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. (DODS). SUNK IN COLLISION WITH SS 'HAMBORN'. (SHIPS OF ROYAL NAVY).

General Comments

See Also: 20562

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FAQ

Where is the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) wreck located?

The HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.037 N,0 49.901 E.

How deep is the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.037 N,0 49.901 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) sink?

The HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) sank on Mar 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) belong to?

The HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF)?

The HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) had a tonnage of 370 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF)?

The HMS MYRMIDON (PART OF) is classified as a destroyer.

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