Hms Success Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms success Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 18.328 N,2 38.591 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.305467
  • Longitude: -2.643183
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SUCCESS
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 385
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details N/C.P.58826/1967 12.12.67 REQUEST TO PURCHASE BY MR A SIMPSON. H1310/81/32 2.12.81 STRANDED AT KINGSBURN, ABOUT 6 MILES FROM ST ANDREWS. VERY LITTLE REMAINS, KEEL & SHAFT ONLY. (I G WHITTAKER, 18.11.81). H1310/83/34 22.7.83 WK LIES ASHORE ON ROCKS AT KINGSBARNS BEACH, FIFE. (W MURNEY, 18.7.83). HH091/061/01 26.1.04 NOT LOCATED. (NP 1016, HI 1061). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY DOXFORD AND SONS, SUNDERLAND. TRIPLE SHAFT. ONE 12 POUNDER GUN, FIVE X 6 POUNDERS. CREW 60. WRECKED OFF FIFENESS. LATER HEAVILY SALVAGED. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SUCCESS wreck located?

The HMS SUCCESS wreck is located at coordinates 56 18.328 N,2 38.591 W.

When did the HMS SUCCESS sink?

The HMS SUCCESS sank on Dec 27, 1914.

When was the wreck of the HMS SUCCESS discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SUCCESS was discovered in 1914.

What country did the HMS SUCCESS belong to?

The HMS SUCCESS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SUCCESS?

The HMS SUCCESS had a tonnage of 385 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SUCCESS?

The HMS SUCCESS is classified as a destroyer.

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