Hms Zaida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms zaida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 44.43 N,35 46.58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.740500
  • Longitude: 35.776333
Wreck Depth 19 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name HMS ZAIDA
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1916
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2018

Surveying Details

H6365/19 18.8.19 WK LIES 108DEGS, 3.75M FROM BITTERN PT. WK 10FT OUT OF WATER. (PARIS NM 1732/19). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] 108DEGS, 3.75M FROM BITTERN PT. - NM 1678/19. H15/21 3.1.21 'ZAIDA' NOW LIES 174DEGS, 1.7M FROM AYAS TOWER. (PARIS NM 50/2396/20). BR STD. H6244/54 31.5.55 SHOWN AS WK 19MTRS [10FMS 2FT] IN 354427N, 354636E ON FRENCH 5624. NC 2632. 21.5.87 WK 19MTRS SHOWN IN 364430N, 354636E ON TURKISH 334 [1984 EDN]. NC 2185. 28.6.07 SHOWN IN 3644.500N, 3546.600E [EUR] ON TURKISH 334 [INT 3660] [APR '02 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 246.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U 35, IN GULF OF ALEXANDRETTO, WHILST ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE AS AN AUXILIARY PATROL VESSEL. (LL WW1, WW1SL, SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY).

General Comments

UK NM 308/20

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ZAIDA wreck located?

The HMS ZAIDA wreck is located at coordinates 36 44.43 N,35 46.58 E.

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

The HMS ZAIDA lies at a depth of about 19 meters and is located at coordinates 36 44.43 N,35 46.58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ZAIDA?

The seabed around the HMS ZAIDA lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the HMS ZAIDA sink?

The HMS ZAIDA sank on Aug 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS ZAIDA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ZAIDA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HMS ZAIDA belong to?

The HMS ZAIDA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ZAIDA?

The HMS ZAIDA had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ZAIDA?

The HMS ZAIDA is classified as a yacht.

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