Hms Whirlwind Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms whirlwind Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.03 N,8 48.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.283833
  • Longitude: -8.800667
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WHIRLWIND
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 95.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1100
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details POSN 501700N, 084800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NCA. RSDRA2024000328754 11.02.2025 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (GSI CE19 01, CELTIC SEA). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

15.12.1917 VESSEL WAS A W CLASS DESTROYER LAUNCHED 15.12.1917 AND SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM A GERMAN SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF TWO OFFICERS & 57 RATINGS.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WHIRLWIND wreck located?

The HMS WHIRLWIND wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.03 N,8 48.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS WHIRLWIND?

The seabed around the HMS WHIRLWIND lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the HMS WHIRLWIND sink?

The HMS WHIRLWIND sank on Jul 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS WHIRLWIND discovered?

The wreck of the HMS WHIRLWIND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS WHIRLWIND belong to?

The HMS WHIRLWIND belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS WHIRLWIND?

The HMS WHIRLWIND had a tonnage of 1100 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS WHIRLWIND?

The HMS WHIRLWIND is classified as a destroyer.

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