Hms Tynedale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms tynedale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 10 N,6 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.166667
  • Longitude: 6.083333
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS TYNEDALE
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 82.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 904
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2002

Surveying Details

H656/43 29.1.44 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 371000N, 060500E APPROX. IN ABOUT 800FMS. (FHO, ALGIERS SIGNAL DTD 21.1.44). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 12.5.78 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 371000N, 060500E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED FEB.'52). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY A.STEPHEN & SONS. WHILE ON ESCORT DUTY WITH KMS 34, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK U-593 OFF BOUGIE. 73 MEN WERE KILLED. (DODS, SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY, BVLAS 1939-45, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WARSHIP LOSSES WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS TYNEDALE wreck located?

The HMS TYNEDALE wreck is located at coordinates 37 10 N,6 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS TYNEDALE?

The seabed around the HMS TYNEDALE lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the HMS TYNEDALE sink?

The HMS TYNEDALE sank on Dec 12, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS TYNEDALE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS TYNEDALE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS TYNEDALE belong to?

The HMS TYNEDALE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS TYNEDALE?

The HMS TYNEDALE had a tonnage of 904 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS TYNEDALE?

The HMS TYNEDALE is classified as a destroyer.

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