Hms Queenworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms queenworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 33.969 N,1 0.241 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.566150
  • Longitude: 1.004017
Wreck Depth 17.9 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS QUEENWORTH
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 90
Shadow Height 2.9
Orientation 110
Tonnage 2047
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1941
Debris Field 0100.0,170
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 29, 2002

Surveying Details

H01771/41 23.5.41 PFNM 1164/41 CANCELLED BY FNM 1640/41. H01771/41 16.7.41 SUNK BY AIR ATTACK IN POSN 533358N, 010029E. HEADING 117 DEGS. ON A LEVEL KEEL. 2 MASTS SHOWING. (HMS FRANKLIN, 24.6.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1636/41. H01771/41 19.11.45 G LT CAN BUOY, GP FL (2) 10SEC, CLOSE NW. - NM 3742/45 H01771/41 20.8.48 DISPERED. SWEPT CLEAR AT 52 FT. SEABED 80 FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68FT. POSN 533344N, 010013E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT. DELETE BOUY. - NM 1841/48. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 15.1MTRS. NC 107. H1270/73 3.11.78 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. BOILER HIGHEST PART. (KIRKPATRICK-HUMBER DIVERS, TELECON 24.10.78). H4465/81 21.11.83 EXAM'D 1.3.83 IN 533357N, 010021E [OGB] USING HYPERFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.9 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS. LYING 110/290 DEGS. LENGTH APPROX 90MTRS. SEPARATE SMALL SECTION LYING 170 DEGS, 100MTRS FROM MAIN PART. (HMS BEAGLE HI 74). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

13.2.40 BUILT IN 1925 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY 13.2.40 AND PURCHASED OUTRIGHT 17.5.40. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 222HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

BOILER HIGHEST PART

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FAQ

Where is the HMS QUEENWORTH wreck located?

The HMS QUEENWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.969 N,1 0.241 E.

How deep is the HMS QUEENWORTH and where exactly is it located?

The HMS QUEENWORTH lies at a depth of about 17.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.969 N,1 0.241 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS QUEENWORTH?

The seabed around the HMS QUEENWORTH lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HMS QUEENWORTH sink?

The HMS QUEENWORTH sank on May 9, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS QUEENWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the HMS QUEENWORTH was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS QUEENWORTH belong to?

The HMS QUEENWORTH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS QUEENWORTH?

The HMS QUEENWORTH had a tonnage of 2047 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS QUEENWORTH?

The HMS QUEENWORTH is classified as a destroyer.

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