Downshire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Downshire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.684 N,4 56.979 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.144733
  • Longitude: -4.949650
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 47.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 110
Tonnage 337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2004

Surveying Details

SUNK 10 MILES NW HALF W OF THE CALF OF MAN. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS). SANK 8M NW 0.5W OF CALF OF MAN. (LLOYDS). 16.5.73 16.5.73 INS AS USCPA 50MTRS. NC 2094. H2112/75 3.2.75 H2112/75 3.2.75 WK LOCATED IN 540836N, 0045700W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70.5 IN GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. SEABED OF FINE SAND AND CLAY. DCS3 HT 7.4MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 51/74). FROM THE DCS3 TRACE WK COULD STAND HIGHER. AMEND TO WK 68MTRS. - NM 395/75. H5982/82 29.7.83 H5982/82 29.7.83 WK SHOWN IN 540843N, 045720W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS C-PLOT C14, [1983]. HH091/061/01 12.2.04 HH091/061/01 12.2.04 EXAM'D 21.9.02 IN 5408.684N, 0456.979W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LIE 110/290 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 290 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE BREAKING UP. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1016). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EAST DOWNSHIRE SS CO LTD, CO DOWN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 65NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNDRUM FOR MANCHESTER. CAPTURED BY U-30 AND SUNK BY BOMBS. (SIBI).

General Comments

?BREAKING UP, BOWS WNW

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FAQ

Where is the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.684 N,4 56.979 W.

How deep is the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 54 8.684 N,4 56.979 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 20, 1915.

When was the wreck of the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 337 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The DOWNSHIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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