Hmsm Safari (Ex P 211) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm safari (ex p 211) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.342 N,2 2.558 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.422367
  • Longitude: -2.042633
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211)
Type submarine
Flag GB
Length 61.6 m
Width 7.3 m
Sonar Length 90
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 95
Tonnage 715
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 8, 1946
Scour Dimensions ,,042.0,
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 24, 1999

Surveying Details

H348/46 21.1.46 SANK IN 502430N, 020230W APPROX. (CINC PORTSMOUTH). HH100/351/08 9.11.93 WK OF HMS SAFARI LOCATED IN 502523.5N, 020233.5W [OGB]. LIES UPRIGHT, WITH BOW BLOWN OFF AND CONNING TOWER MISSING, IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. IS APPARENTLY OWNED BY MR D SAYWELL. (J K WELCH, 13.10.93). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. HH226/410/02 18.3.94 LOCATED IN 502520.5N, 020233.5W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, SIGNAL DTD 11.3.1994). - NM 1100/94. HH090/533/01 13.5.94 EXAM'D 27.2.94 IN 502520N, 020234W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 095/275DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILE BEING TOWED TO NEWPORT FOR SCRAPPING. (CINC PORTSMOUTH).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS & CONNING TOWER MISSING

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) wreck located?

The HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.342 N,2 2.558 W.

How deep is the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.342 N,2 2.558 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211)?

The seabed around the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) sink?

The HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) sank on Jan 8, 1946.

When was the wreck of the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) belong to?

The HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211)?

The HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) had a tonnage of 715 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211)?

The HMSM SAFARI (EX P 211) is classified as a submarine.

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