Hmsm J6 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm j6 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 37.64 N,0 36.288 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.627333
  • Longitude: -0.604800
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM J6
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 83.8 m
Width 7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 20
Tonnage 1760
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2008
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2009

Surveying Details

SUNK OFF BLYTH. (COLLEDGE - SHIPS OF ROYAL NAVY). SEP 2008/000085164 21.10.08 WK LOCATED IN 5537.629N, 0036.296W [WGD]. STANDS APPROX 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 65.3MTRS. (GARDLINE, HN FOR HI 1153). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH091/153/01 & SEP 2009/000029442 15.4.09 EXAM'D 30.10.08 IN 5537.640N, 0036.288W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58.03 IN GEN DEPTH 65.5MTRS. MINOR SCOUR WITH WIDTH 3MTRS EXTENDS 10MTRS ALONG WK FROM S END. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1153). INTACT, ?SUBMARINE. AMEND WK 58MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 19.7.12 WK IS UPRIGHT AND WRAPPED IN FISHING NETS. CONNING TOWER HATCH IS STILL CLOSED AND THE PERISCOPE STANDS PROUD. AFTER ESCAPE HATCH IS OPEN BUT MAY HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF BY TRAWLING. THREE PROPS VISIBLE AT THE STERN. HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED BY THE TELEGRAPH. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2012). NO POSN GIVEN. NCA. 6.9.13 EXAM'D 5-7.6.13 BY POLISH SHIP ORP LECH BY DCS3 AND DIVERS DURING SEARCH FOR POLISH SUBMARINE ORP ORZEL. COSIDERED BY STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND FITTINGS TO BE HMSM J6. (VICE ADMIRAL TOMAZ MATHEA, CINC POLISH NAVY, LTR DTD 28.6.13 TO CINC FLEET). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1915 BY DEVONPORT DOCKYARD. THREE 12 CYLINDER OIL ENGINES, TRIPLE SHAFT. SURFACED 19.5 KNOTS, SUBMERGED 9.5 KNOTS. 6 X 18 INCH TORPEDO TUBES (4 BOW & 2 BEAM). SUNK IN ERROR BY BRITISH DECOY SHIP CYMRIC.

General Comments

INTACT, MINOR SCOUR AT S END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 37.64 N,0 36.288 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMSM J6 wreck located?

The HMSM J6 wreck is located at coordinates 55 37.64 N,0 36.288 W.

How deep is the HMSM J6 and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM J6 lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 55 37.64 N,0 36.288 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM J6?

The seabed around the HMSM J6 lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the HMSM J6 sink?

The HMSM J6 sank on Oct 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMSM J6 discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM J6 was discovered in 2008.

What country did the HMSM J6 belong to?

The HMSM J6 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM J6?

The HMSM J6 had a tonnage of 1760 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM J6?

The HMSM J6 is classified as a submarine.

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