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Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 17 May 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
If he will give (a) the location and (b) the estimated depth at which HMS `Sheffield' is estimated to lie.
Answer

Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will give (a) the location and (b) the depth at which HMS Sheffield is estimated to lie.[29763] Mr. Soames: HMS Sheffield sank some 350 miles east of the Falkland Islands, and is lying at a depth of approximately 2,000m.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29763; 277 c621W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Wrecks HMS Sheffield (wreck)