G A Savage (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
G a savage (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.483 N,3 58.21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.458050
  • Longitude: -3.970167
Wreck Depth 19.15 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 52.7
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 72
Tonnage 357
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1917
Bottom Texture 1,4,7
Scour Dimensions 095.0,,000.5,276.0
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2018

Surveying Details

POSN 512500N, 040000W, APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT RECORDED). H3840/86 16.2.89 EXAM'D 23.5.88 IN 512727N, 035808W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.2 IN GEN DEPTH 24.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LENGTH 55MTRS APPROX. LIES 074/254 DEGS. INTACT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). - NM 683/89. HH090/478/01 6.7.89 EXAM'D 6.5.89 IN 512727N, 035808W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR 19.0, FOUL 19.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.2 IN GEN DEPTH 24.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 478). BR STD. SEP 2017/000199013 12.1.18 EXAM'D 25.08.17; IN 5127.483N, 0358.210W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 19.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 24.6MTRS, LENGTH 52.7MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HEIGHT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 252/072 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 95MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP. WRECK IS INTACT AND CLEARLY DEFINED IN ONE LARGE STRUCTURE. (GARDLINE, HI 1502). AMEND DW 19.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

10.3.17 NOT KNOWN FOR CERTAIN, BUT THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. PASSAGE WORKINGTON (SAILED 10.3.17) FOR SWANSEA. CARGO PITCH.

General Comments

INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 27.483 N,3 58.21 W
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FAQ

Where is the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.483 N,3 58.21 W.

How deep is the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 19.15 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.483 N,3 58.21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY)?

The G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 357 tons.

What type of wreck is the G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY)?

The G A SAVAGE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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