HMS Dasher 1943
Marker: recorded wreck position (Second World War).
Key facts
| Name | HMS Dasher | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1943 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | Second World War | derived from year |
| Ship type | shipwreck | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Cause of loss | Fire or explosion | Wikidata P828 has cause (on P793 event): explosion |
| Nationality / flag | United Kingdom | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Royal Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War II | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Inner Seas | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Scotland | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 10 km from land |
| Position | 55.6291, -5.0181 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMS Dasher (D37) was a British Royal Navy aircraft carrier, of the Avenger class of converted merchant vessels, and one of the shortest-lived escort carriers. She served in the Second World War and sank on 27 March 1943.
Location
- Recorded position: 55.6291, -5.0181 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Inner Seas
- Nearest coast: Scotland
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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