Hms Terror (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Hms terror (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
32 54 N,22 37 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 42 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS TERROR (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | Equipment |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 123.4 m |
| Width | 26.8 m |
| Draught | 3.4 |
| Tonnage | 7200 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 23, 1941 |
| Original Detection Year | 1941 |
| Last Detection Year | 1947 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H2419/47 14.5.47 CONTACT IN POSN 349DEGS, 8.0M FROM DARNA LT OR, IN 325400N, 223700E. (N-S ASDIC CONTACTS LIST NO 47/581/4/19, DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 24, 1996 |
Circumstances of loss
22.3.41 BUILT 1916 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. A VETERAN OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR. BABCOCK BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 6000 IHP FOR 12KTS. TWO 15 INCH, EIGHT 4 INCH, TWO 3 INCH GUNS. WAS OPERATING OFF THE COAST OF LIBYA, SUPPORTING THE RIGHT FLANK OF THE BRITISH ARMY AGAINST ITALIAN FORCES WHEN SHE WAS DAMAGED IN AN AIR ATTACK ON BENGHAZI ON 22.3.41. THE NEXT DAY, WHILST ON PASSAGE FOR TOBRUK, SHE WAS ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT, SET ON FIRE & ABANDONED, SINKING ABOUT 20M FROM DERNA. (BRITAIN'S SEA WAR & DODS).
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32 54 N,22 37 E
Hms Terror (Possibly) on Wreck Map
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