Downshire (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Downshire (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0.11 N,5 1.65 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.001833
  • Longitude: -5.027500
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 47.8 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.8
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 123
Tonnage 337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1915
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2007

Surveying Details

H0109/45 9.5.45 H0109/45 POSN 540030N, 050118W. (WEST APPS LIST WAGO 524, SIGNAL 9.5.45). 15.3.45 15.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 540030N, 050118W. LENGTH 100-80FT, HEIGHT 24FT. LYING 105/285DEGS. GAVE OFF LIGHT OIL. (AUBD 319/299, ESCORT GROUP 30). H2112/75 21.1.76 H2112/75 21.1.76 WRECK LOCATED IN 540007.0N, 050136.6W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.2MTRS. HT BY E/S 6MTRS. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). BR STD.H2112/75 6.12.76 INS BY NM. - NM 2622/76. H2057/82 17.1.84 H2057/82 17.1.84 EXAM'D 29.9.83 IN 540006N, 050135W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57.7 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.4MTRS. LYING 123/303DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK WITH HULL APPARENTLY COMPLETE, THOUGH LITTLE SIGNS OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. NO SCOUR. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY FOX IN 1975 WOULD APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN IN ERROR, POSSIBLY FISH ECHO. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128). BR STD. 15.3.01 15.3.01 EUT POSN: 5400.110N, 0501650W. NE 2093. 12.6.02 12.6.02 POSN BY GPS: 5400.115N, 0501.655W [WGD]. (A CORKILL). NCA. 28.2.07 28.2.07 DIVED 16.7.06 IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS AN SS, UPRIGHT AND FAIRLY INTACT BUT ALL OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS GONE. NO EVIDENCE OF CARGO IN THE TWO HOLDS BETWEEN BOW AND BRIDGE. CONSIDERED TO BE DOWNSHIRE DUE TO POSITION, DIMENSIONS, LACK OF CARGO AND THE ABSENCE OF ANY OTHER CANDIDATES. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 27.2.07). NCA.

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

UPRIGHT, HULL INTACT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 0.11 N,5 1.65 W
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FAQ

Where is the DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 0.11 N,5 1.65 W.

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

The DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 54 0.11 N,5 1.65 W.

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

The seabed around the DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) sink?

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

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

The wreck of the DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY)?

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

What type of wreck is the DOWNSHIRE (PROBABLY)?

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

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