Hms Snaefell (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms snaefell (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.873 N,1 8.215 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.897883
  • Longitude: -1.136917
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.7 m
Draught 8.1
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 2.8
Orientation 55
Tonnage 466
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2010

Surveying Details

H02481/41 15.9.41 BOMBED AND SUNK 145DEG, 1.5M FROM 20Q BUOY. (CINC ROSYTH, 7.7.41). INS AS NDW PA IN 545400N, 010800W. - NM 2097/41. H2433/71 21.4.71 POSSIBLE WK IN 545418N, 010815W. NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION. (ISS, ROS DTD 31.12.70). 18.5.73 AMEND TO WK USC PA 35MTRS. NC 152. H6330/87 11.11.88 EXAMINED 29.5.88 IN 545352N, 010807W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.6 IN GEN DEPTH 50.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 50.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS, LENGTH 22MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LIES 055/235DEG AND GIVES STRONG SONAR RETURN. MAY BE PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 414A). AMEND TO WK 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 2.7.09 EUT POSN: 5453.873N, 0108.215W. NE 152. 22.9.10 PADDLE STEAMER DIVED AND IDENTIFIED, POSN NOT STATED. HELM, CHINA, COMPASS RECOVERED. WK SITTING UPRIGHT ON MUD SEABED. BRIDGE COLLAPSED TO PORT. BOW NOT FOUND HAVING BEEN BLOWN OFF BY AN EXPLOSION. SHELL CASING AMMUNITION, NAVIGATION LAMPS AND A WINDOW FOUND. MAKER'S NAME ALLEY & MACLELLAN, GLASGOW ON HELM & AND ADMIRALTY CREST ON CHINA, IDENTIFIED WRECK AS HMS SNAEFELL. (DIVER MAGAZINE OCT '10)

Circumstances of loss

6.5.1915 EX-BARRY, EX-BARRYFIELD, EX-WAVERLEY. BUILT IN 1907 BY J BROWN & CO, GLASGOW FOR THE BARRY RAILWAY CO, CARDIFF. ONE BOILER, DIAGONAL TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES, TWO PADDLES. SOLD IN 1911 TO P & A CAMPBELL LTD AS A PASSENGER/CARGO VESSEL. REQUISTIONED FROM 6.5.1915 TO 11.1919 FOR USE AS A TRANSPORT FOR GERMAN PRISONERS OF WAR.. RENAMED BARRYFIELD WITH THE SAME OWNER IN 1917. RENAMED AGAIN AS WAVERLEY IN 1925. HIRED FOR SERVICE AS A MINESWEEPER FROM 10.1939. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WITH LOSS OF 3 LIVES. ARMED WITH ONE 12 POUNDER GUN. (WW2SL, R YOUNG & DIVER MAGAZINE OCT '10).

General Comments

POSSIBLY PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 53.873 N,1 8.215 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.873 N,1 8.215 W.

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

The HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.873 N,1 8.215 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 6, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY)?

The HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 466 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY)?

The HMS SNAEFELL (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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