Hms Vimiera (Stern) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Hms vimiera (stern) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
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51 28.408 N,0 54.649 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 51.473467
- Longitude: 0.910817
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| Wreck Depth |
5.4 m
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| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
HMS VIMIERA (STERN) |
|
Type
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destroyer
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
95.1 m |
| Width |
8.8 m |
| Draught |
3 |
| Orientation |
76 |
| Tonnage |
1090 |
| Tonnage Type |
displacement |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 9, 1942
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.3, |
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
2004 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 14, 2005 |
Surveying Details
H0477/42 3.4.42 H0477/42 3.4.42 STERN SECTION STRANDED IN 512818N, 005545E. INS AS ST. - NM 698/42. H0477/42 22.9.44 H0477/42 22.9.44 STERN PART OF VIMIERA (A) IN 512822N, 005445E. DRIES 11FT. (HMS FRANKLIN, 20.8.44). AMEND POSN. - NM 2039/44. H5128/44 21.4.45 H5128/44 21.4.45 AMEND TO ST, DRIES 11FT. - NM BLOCK 1227/45. H0477/42 9.12.50 H0477/42 9.12.50 EXAM'D 17.11.50 IN 512823N, 005445E USING HSA AFTER DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15FT, FOUL AT 16FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FT IN GEN DEPTH 17FT. SCOUR DEPTH 30FT. POSN 108 DEG, 1950FT FROM E CANT BUOY. POSN. (SML 322, 20.11.50). AMEND TO WK 2FMS 3FT. - NM 2396/50. H0477/42 24.5.60 H0477/42 24.5.60 SWEPT CLEAR AT 16FT. NO FOUL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FT IN GEN DEPTH 17FT. SCOUR DEPTH 26FT. WRECKAGE DOES PROJECT ABOVE SURROUNDING SEABED. (HMS SCOTT, 29.4.59). AMEND WK 2FMS 4FT. BR STD. 28.5.68 28.5.68 AMEND WK 2FMS 3FT [LAT]. NE 1185. 27.9.73 27.9.73 AMEND SW 4.6MTRS. NC 1607. H3531/74 23.12.75 H3531/74 23.12.75 EXAM'D 5.11.75 IN 512823N, 005445E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 5.4MTRS, FOUL AT 5.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 5-6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.4MTRS. LIES IN LARGE SCOUR AND IS DIFFICULT TO SWEEP. (PLA WK NO.42/75, MAPLIN 5.11.75). - NM BLOCK. HH244/420/01 19.5.92 HH244/420/01 19.5.92 EXAM'D 24.2.92 IN 512822.1N, 005445.2E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 6.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 6.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.7MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (PLA WK NO.201/25, CHARTWELL 22/92). NCA. 14.6.05 14.6.05 SHOWN IN 5128.408N, 0054.649E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1917 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON, SUNDERLAND. A V/W CLASS DESTROYER. TURBING ENGINES OF 27000SHP, TWIN SHAFT. MINED. 91 MEN LOST. (WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 28.408 N,0 54.649 E
Hms Vimiera (Stern) on Wreck Map
Hms Vimiera (Stern) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) wreck located?
The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.408 N,0 54.649 E.
How deep is the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) and where exactly is it located?
The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) lies at a depth of about 5.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 28.408 N,0 54.649 E.
How deep is the seabed around the HMS VIMIERA (STERN)?
The seabed around the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) sink?
The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) sank on Jan 9, 1942.
When was the wreck of the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) discovered?
The wreck of the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) was discovered in 1942.
What country did the HMS VIMIERA (STERN) belong to?
The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the HMS VIMIERA (STERN)?
The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) had a tonnage of 1090 tons.
What type of wreck is the HMS VIMIERA (STERN)?
The HMS VIMIERA (STERN) is classified as a destroyer.