Hms Transylvania Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms transylvania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 48.722 N,7 48.682 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.812033
  • Longitude: -7.811367
Wreck Depth 114 m
Water Depth 129 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TRANSYLVANIA
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 168.2 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 11.9
Sonar Length 182
Sonar Width 27
Shadow Height 11.6
Orientation 110
Tonnage 16923
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 H095/39 POSN GIVEN AS 555000N, 080300W. (C IN C W APP 0011/10/40). 5.9.40 5.9.40 CONTACT MADE IN 554800N, 075300W. (HMS ARROW 1321/17). H04635/44 H04635/44 POSN 554900N, 080030W. HEIGHT 30FT. PROBABLY TRANSYLVANIA. (W APP). H1173/66 3.6.66 H1173/66 3.6.66 LOCATED IN 554847N, 074838W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 360FT. GENERAL DEPTH 429FT. NO SCOUR. 6 RUNS OVER WK, VERY CLOSE TO LEAST DEPTH PROBABLY OBTAINED. GOOD SONAR CONTACT TARGET PARTICULARLY FROM NE. (HMS DALRYMPLE). BR STD. H3740/69 8.7.69 H3740/69 8.7.69 LOCATED & DIVED ON BY RISDON BEAZLEY USING DECCA. GENERAL DEPTH 428FT. HEIGHT 60FT. EXCELLENT SONAR RANGE UP TO 1.75M FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. WK UPRIGHT WITH 15DEG PORT LIST. TORPEDO HOLE ON STBD SIDE ABREAST NO.2 HOLD. FOUR 6IN GUNS. LYING E/W. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 4.7.69). HH100/351/16 21.8.00 HH100/351/16 21.8.00 STATED TO LIE 250MTRS SW OF CHARTED POSN. (S KERSHAW, WRECK 'N TECH/G FURSE TELECON 18.8.00). NCA. 17.4.07 17.4.07 LOCATED IN 5548.722N, 0748.682W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 129MTRS. LENGTH 182MTRS, WIDTH 27MTRS, HT 11.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 110/290 DEGS. INTACT. ?BOWS WNW. AMEND WK 116MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 114.75MTRS. (GSI).
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY THE FAIRFIELD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANCHOR LINE. TURBINE ENGINES FOR 17 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-56. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT FOUNDERED. 22 MEN LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT WITH 15DEG LIST TO PORT, ?BOWS WNW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 48.722 N,7 48.682 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS TRANSYLVANIA wreck located?

The HMS TRANSYLVANIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 48.722 N,7 48.682 W.

How deep is the HMS TRANSYLVANIA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS TRANSYLVANIA lies at a depth of about 114 meters and is located at coordinates 55 48.722 N,7 48.682 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TRANSYLVANIA?

The seabed around the HMS TRANSYLVANIA lies at approximately 129 meters deep.

When did the HMS TRANSYLVANIA sink?

The HMS TRANSYLVANIA sank on Aug 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS TRANSYLVANIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TRANSYLVANIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS TRANSYLVANIA belong to?

The HMS TRANSYLVANIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TRANSYLVANIA?

The HMS TRANSYLVANIA had a tonnage of 16923 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TRANSYLVANIA?

The HMS TRANSYLVANIA is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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