Hms Sturdy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms sturdy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28.989 N,6 59.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.483150
  • Longitude: -6.984250
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STURDY
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 84.1 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 905
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01103/40 H01103/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 562900N, 065900W. (ADMIRALTY) H6872/68 16.3.70 H6872/68 16.3.70 TENDER TO PURCHASE FROM DGDC. (DC22(1)/51184/70). SUSEQUENTLY SOLD. 29.4.70 N/CP55273/69 29.4.70 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN BROKEN UP, AND MUCH METAL RECOVERED. (D.G.D.C.) H1249/70 29.4.70 H1249/70 29.4.70 REPORTED SMASHED TO SMITHEREENS WITH SOME ITEMS OF WRECKAGE IN THE ROCK POOLS AROUND. (M.J BROOKS, 26.4.70). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY SCOTT'S SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO. YARROW BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 27,000 SHP, TWIN SHAFT. 3 X 4 INCH GUNS & 6 TORPEDO TUBES. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER AND THICK FOG. FIVE MEN LOST. (SIBI). 3 X 4 INCH GUNS, ONE 2 PDR AND 5 MG, 4 TORPEDO TUBES. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS STURDY wreck located?

The HMS STURDY wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.989 N,6 59.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STURDY?

The seabed around the HMS STURDY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS STURDY sink?

The HMS STURDY sank on Oct 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS STURDY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STURDY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS STURDY belong to?

The HMS STURDY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STURDY?

The HMS STURDY had a tonnage of 905 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STURDY?

The HMS STURDY is classified as a destroyer.

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