Hms Zarefah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms zarefah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 59.23 N,2 41.523 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.987167
  • Longitude: -2.692050
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ZAREFAH
Type yacht
Flag GB
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 15
Tonnage 279
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

8.5.17 POSITION 585920N, 024130W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3085/26 CONFIRMATION OF POSN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS NDWPA (1917). BR STD. 29.8.78 AMEND TO USCPA 24MTRS. NC 1942. 20.10.04 DIVED IN 2002 IN 5859.215N, 0241.527W [WGD]. IDENTIFIED BY BELL WHICH WAS PRESENTED TO LYNESS MUSEUM. WELL BROKEN UP AND STANDS NO MORE THAN 2MTRS HIGH. (A CUTHBERTSON, MV JEAN ELAINE, VIA K HEATH). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/202/01 - SEP 2007/000068207 18.9.07 EXAM'D 8.1.07 IN 5859.230N, 0241.523W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.74 IN GEN DEPTH 38.5MTRS. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3.8MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS WITH BOWS SSW. WELL BROKEN. CENTRAL SECTION IS STILL PROMINENT AND BOW AND STERN ARE ALSO EVIDENT. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1202). AMEND WK 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

25.6.1915 BUILT IN 1905. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED FROM 8.1914. PURCHASED ON 25.6.1915. MINED OFF MULL HEAD, DEERNESS. (WW1SL, SHIPS OF ROYAL NAVY & SIBI).

General Comments

CENTRAL SECTION PROMINENT, BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ZAREFAH wreck located?

The HMS ZAREFAH wreck is located at coordinates 58 59.23 N,2 41.523 W.

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

The HMS ZAREFAH lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 58 59.23 N,2 41.523 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ZAREFAH?

The seabed around the HMS ZAREFAH lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the HMS ZAREFAH sink?

The HMS ZAREFAH sank on May 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS ZAREFAH discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ZAREFAH was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS ZAREFAH belong to?

The HMS ZAREFAH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ZAREFAH?

The HMS ZAREFAH had a tonnage of 279 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ZAREFAH?

The HMS ZAREFAH is classified as a yacht.

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