HMS Shark 1916
Marker: recorded wreck position (First World War).
Key facts
| Name | HMS Shark | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 1916 | Wikidata P793 significant event, point-in-time qualifier |
| Era | First World War | derived from year |
| Ship type | heritage site, destroyer | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United Kingdom | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Royal Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War I, Battle of Jutland | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | North Sea | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Position | 57.0006, 6.0594 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMS Shark, was an Acasta-class destroyer built in 1912 for the Royal Navy. Shark was sunk during the Battle of Jutland on the evening of 31 May 1916.
Location
- Recorded position: 57.0006, 6.0594 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: North Sea
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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