Hms Southesk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms southesk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 2.974 N,2 34.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.049567
  • Longitude: -2.570000
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SOUTHESK
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 26.1 m
Width 5.6 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 93
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 18.5.07 SANK IN AUSKERRY SOUND. (K HEATH, EMAIL DTD 15.5.07, SRN, LL WW1). POSN 590300N, 023406W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1912 BY J DUTHIE, TORRY SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, ABERDEEN. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY FROM ORIGINAL OWNERS, J JOHNSTON & SONS, IN 1915. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 38HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J A ABERNETHY & CO, ABERDEEN. STRUCK A GERMAN LAID MINE AND SANK IN AUSKERRY SOUND. (K HEATH, SRN, SIBI, WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SOUTHESK wreck located?

The HMS SOUTHESK wreck is located at coordinates 59 2.974 N,2 34.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SOUTHESK?

The seabed around the HMS SOUTHESK lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the HMS SOUTHESK sink?

The HMS SOUTHESK sank on Jul 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS SOUTHESK discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SOUTHESK was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS SOUTHESK belong to?

The HMS SOUTHESK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SOUTHESK?

The HMS SOUTHESK had a tonnage of 93 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SOUTHESK?

The HMS SOUTHESK is classified as a drifter.

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