Feltria (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Feltria (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.737 N,7 18.715 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.962283
  • Longitude: -7.311917
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FELTRIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 61.6
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 5254
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1917
Scour Dimensions 120,,3.6,136.0
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source fishing vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2014

Surveying Details

H2979/74 2.3.78 FF REPORTED IN 515747N, 071844W. POSN BY DECCA. SECOND FF REPORTED IN 515751N, 071835W. TRAWL LOST. (E GILES, LTR DTD 5.3.77). INS AS WK USC 40MTRS. HH100/351/09 1.3.95 WK THOUGHT TO BE THAT OF THE `FELTRIA'. (M F GIBSON 24.2.95). SEP 2014/000158037 6.8.14 EXAM'D 20.5.13 IN 5157.737N, 0718.715W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.9 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 3.6MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 120MTRS TOWARDS 120 DEGS. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 8.1MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. STROMG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (RV CELTIC VOYAGER, INFOMAR CV13_01). GENERALLY INTACT, UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED. DEBRIS LIES CLOSE W OF NW END. AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY W DENNY & BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CUNARD SS CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 666 NHP FOR 13 KNOTS. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR AVONMOUTH. SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 8 MILES SE OF MINE HEAD. 45 OF CREW LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOWS SE

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FAQ

Where is the FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.737 N,7 18.715 W.

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

The FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.737 N,7 18.715 W.

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

The seabed around the FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 5, 1917.

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

The wreck of the FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1977.

What country did the FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FELTRIA (POSSIBLY)?

The FELTRIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5254 tons.

What type of wreck is the FELTRIA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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