Hmsm K5 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm k5 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 51.541 N,9 5.037 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.859017
  • Longitude: -9.083950
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM K5
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 101.8 m
Width 8.2 m
Tonnage 1880
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H491/21 24.1.21 H491/21 24.1.21 SUNK IN 485130N, 090500W APPROX. (CINC A.F, TELEGRAM VIA ADMIRAL DEVONPORT). CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. 6.1.89 6.1.89 OIL AND WRECKAGE WERE SIGHTED IN 485300N, 085200W. (BENEATH THE WAVES, P.143). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

FAILED TO SURFACE FOLLOWING FLEET EXERCISES. PRESUMED TO HAVE DIVED TOO DEEP AND TO HAVE BROKEN UP. (BENEATH THE WAVES).

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM K5 wreck located?

The HMSM K5 wreck is located at coordinates 48 51.541 N,9 5.037 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM K5?

The seabed around the HMSM K5 lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the HMSM K5 sink?

The HMSM K5 sank on Jan 20, 1921.

When was the wreck of the HMSM K5 discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM K5 was discovered in 1921.

What country did the HMSM K5 belong to?

The HMSM K5 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM K5?

The HMSM K5 had a tonnage of 1880 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM K5?

The HMSM K5 is classified as a submarine.

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