Hmsm D6 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm d6 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 45.407 N,7 36.443 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.756783
  • Longitude: -7.607383
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 49.4 m
Width 6.3 m
Orientation 45
Tonnage 595
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2010

Surveying Details

H8203/19 24.10.18 H8203/19 24.10.18 POSSIBLE OBSTN TO NAVIGATION IN 554500N, 073500W. (B OF T). H4131/68 11.6.68 H4131/68 11.6.68 NOT FOUND. (HMS HECLA, 22.12.67). H3740/69 28.7.69 H3740/69 28.7.69 NOT FOUND BY RISDON BEAZLEY SURVEY 1968/69. H3740/69 12.11.76 H3740/69 12.11.76 WK 36MTRS IN 554524N, 073624W. (HMS HECLA, SIGNAL DTD 9.11.76). - NM 2373/76. H4847/75 1.2.77 H4847/75 1.2.77 WRECK LOCATED IN 554525N, 073623W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.1MTRS. SEABED SMOOTH, PROBABLY SAND & SHINGLE. APPEARS TO BE A CONFUSED MASS OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE WITH ONE TALL FANG, 120 X 25MTRS TALL, LYING SW/NE. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). THOUGHT THAT THE LEAST E/S DEPTH OF 36MTRS IS A FISH ECHO AND NOT THE WK. CHART AS WK 36MTRS. HH100/351/08 13.7.94 HH100/351/08 13.7.94 NOT FOUND. (MARINE SALVAGE SERVICES, FAX DTD 11.7.94). NCA. 8.10.04 8.10.04 HAS BEEN DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS A SUBMARINE WITH THE TOWER LYING TO ONE SIDE. PROBABLY TORPEDOED MIDSHIPS. PROBABLY HMSM D6, TORPEDOED BY U 73. (K HEATH, TELECON). NCA. 1.2.10 1.2.10 SHOWN AS LEAST DEPTH 61MTRS BY MULTIBEAM ON INSS SURVEY 1999-2005. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY VICKERS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS. DIESEL ENGINES OF 1200HP FOR 16 KNOTS, MOTORS OF 1200HP FOR 9 KNOTS SUBMERGED. 3 X 18 INCH TORPEDO TUBES (2 BOW, 1 STERN). 1 SMALL GUN. COMPLEMENT 25. TORPEDOED BY U 73. (K HEATH & WARSHIPS OF WW1).

General Comments

MASS OF WRECKAGE WITH HIGH POINT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 45.407 N,7 36.443 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 45.407 N,7 36.443 W.

How deep is the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 55 45.407 N,7 36.443 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY)?

The HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 595 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY)?

The HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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