Hms Sphinx (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms sphinx (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 0.128 N,2 7.926 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.002133
  • Longitude: -2.132100
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 79 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY)
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 69
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 7.1
Orientation 70
Tonnage 875
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0005.8,,001.1,225
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2012

Surveying Details

18.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 575630N, 020200W [OGB]. (AUBD 314/5, EG30). HH1270/73 22.8.78 INS AS USC PA 57MTRS IN 575630N, 020200W [OGB]. TONNAGE KNOWN. - NM 2042/78. HH091/155/01 18.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). DELETE. BR STD. HH091/155/01 18.1.10 SEP 2010/000027978 WK EXAM'D 23.6.09 IN 5800.129N, 0207.926W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 73.41 IN GEN DEPTH 79.7MTRS. SCOUR 1.1MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 5.8MTRS TOWARDS 225 DEGS. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). ?UPRIGHT. POSSIBLY 'SPHINX'. INS AS WK 73MTRS. BR STD. 3.10.12 EXAM'D 2.7.12 IN 5800.128N, 0207.926W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 72.9 IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 69MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HT 7.1MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, PARTIALLY INTACT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1327). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

4.2.40 BUILT IN 1939 IN HAMILTON. TWO BOILERS, TS TURBINES OF 1750HP, TWIN SHAFT. 1 X 4 INCH QF, 1 X 4 INCH DF GUN. A 'HALCYON' CLASS VESSEL. THESE WERE SOME OF THE FIRST ALL WELDED SHIPS IN THE RN. CAPSIZED IN HEAVY WEATHER AFTER BEING DAMAGED IN ACTION WITH ENEMY AIRCRAFT ON NIGHT OF 3-4.2.40. (WW2SL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS ENE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 0.128 N,2 7.926 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 0.128 N,2 7.926 W.

How deep is the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 58 0.128 N,2 7.926 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 79 meters deep.

When did the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 875 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS SPHINX (POSSIBLY) is classified as a minesweeper.

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