Hmsm D6 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm d6 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 44.89 N,7 44.777 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.748167
  • Longitude: -7.746283
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 49 m
Width 6 m
Sonar Length 50.3
Sonar Width 6.1
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 620
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2000

Surveying Details

H3740/69 9.7.69 H3740/69 9.7.69 U-BOAT DIVED IN 554500N, 074444W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 19FT IN 291FT. GOOD SONAR FROM W & NW. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 4.7.69). INS AS WK 44FMS. - NM 1416/69. H4847/75 1.2.77 H4847/75 1.2.77 LOCATED 9.11.76 IN 554500N, 074442W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78 IN GEN DEPTH 84MTRS. DCS3 HT 3 5MTRS. LYING APPROX 050-230 DEG ON A FLAT BOTTOM. EXTENT IS ABOUT 165 X 20FT. (HMS HECLA, HI 1/76). AMEND TO WK 78MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2175/81 7.1.81 H2175/81 7.1.81 LOCATED 4.3.80 IN 554454N, 074443W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 80 IN GEN DEPTH 85MTRS. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79). RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. 16.2.09 16.2.09 DIVED IN 5544.882N, 0744.780W [WGD] & BELIEVED TO BE HMSM D6 - BROKEN PLATE FOUND WITH LETTERS WR (WARD ROOM). (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 13.2.09). RETAIN IN EXISTING POSN. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY UB 73 OFF THE COAST OF N IRELAND. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY VOL 1).

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 44.89 N,7 44.777 W.

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

The HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 55 44.89 N,7 44.777 W.

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

The seabed around the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 28, 1918.

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

The wreck of the HMSM D6 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

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 620 tons.

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

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

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