Hms St Issey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms st issey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 37 N,20 21 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.616667
  • Longitude: 20.350000
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ST ISSEY
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 810
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 1996

Surveying Details

H0921/43 2.4.43 VESSEL SANK IN 323700N, 202100E APPROX. (FLEET HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICER, ALEXANDRIA, LM DTD 15.2.43). NCA YET. H2419/47 14.5.47 CONTACT IN POSN 026DEGS X 3.3M [CORRECTED TO 33.0M] FROM KREIBUSH LT OR IN 383700N, 202200E (CORRECTED TO 202100E). (NONSUB ASDIC CONTACTS LIST NO. 47/581/4/19 DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 4.8.82 NDW PA SHOWN ON US 56180 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 12.7.84 NOT SHOWN ON US 56200 [1984 EDN]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY NAPIER & MILLER. FLEET TUG 1919. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-617 OFF BENGHAZI, LIBYA. (BVLAS 1939-45, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45, BRITAIN'S SEA WAR).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ST ISSEY wreck located?

The HMS ST ISSEY wreck is located at coordinates 32 37 N,20 21 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ST ISSEY?

The seabed around the HMS ST ISSEY lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the HMS ST ISSEY sink?

The HMS ST ISSEY sank on Dec 28, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS ST ISSEY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ST ISSEY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS ST ISSEY belong to?

The HMS ST ISSEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ST ISSEY?

The HMS ST ISSEY had a tonnage of 810 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ST ISSEY?

The HMS ST ISSEY is classified as a tug.

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