Hmsm Splendid Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Hmsm splendid Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
42 0 N,8 10 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2400 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMSM SPLENDID |
| Type | submarine |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 60.4 m |
| Width | 7.3 m |
| Draught | 3.4 |
| Tonnage | 960 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 21, 1943 |
| Original Detection Year | 1943 |
| Original Source | published World War 2 losses |
| Surveying Details | 12.8.78 VESSEL SANK IN 420000N, 081000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED, FEB 1952). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 12, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
THE SUBMARINE WAS SCUTTLED OFF CAPRI AFTER A DEPTH CHARGE ATTACK BY THE GERMAN DESTROYER `HERMES'. (BRITAIN'S SEA WAR & ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES).
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