Hms Stronsay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms stronsay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
36 54.2 N,6 56.45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.903333
  • Longitude: 6.940833
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS STRONSAY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 545
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0656/43 22.3.43 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 365400N, 065600E APPROX. LIES IN 16-18FMS OFF PHILIPPEVILLE. (FHO, NCXF SIGNAL DTD 14.2.43). NCA YET. H2419/47 6.5.47 WK CONTACT 075DEGS X 1.5M FROM B'WATER LT, OR IN 365400N, 065600E. (N-S ASDIC CONTACTS NO.47/581/4/19 DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 19.10.64 CHART AS DW IN 365400N, 065630E. (AUTHORITY UNKNOWN). LC 165. 16.9.71 NDW SHOWN IN 365412N, 065627E [EUR]. (CHART BRANCH DECISION). NC 252. 26.11.79 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5787. DELETE. NC 1720. H1273/81 1.7.81 NOT SHOWN ON ALGERIAN 1212. AMEND TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942 AT INGLIS. SUNK BY EXPLOSION, PROBABLY MINE, OFF PHILIPPEVILLE [SKIKDA], WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN. (BVLAS WWII). VESSEL SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'AVORIO'. (COLLEGE). VESSEL, DESCRIBED AS A/S TRAWLER, REPORTED ATTACKED. NO FURTHER EVIDENCE. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS STRONSAY wreck located?

The HMS STRONSAY wreck is located at coordinates 36 54.2 N,6 56.45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STRONSAY?

The seabed around the HMS STRONSAY lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the HMS STRONSAY sink?

The HMS STRONSAY sank on Feb 5, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS STRONSAY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STRONSAY was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS STRONSAY belong to?

The HMS STRONSAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STRONSAY?

The HMS STRONSAY had a tonnage of 545 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STRONSAY?

The HMS STRONSAY is classified as a trawler.