Hmy Sappho (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmy sappho (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 1.329 N,5 1.617 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.022150
  • Longitude: -5.026950
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 67 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY)
Type yacht
Flag GB
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 5.79
Orientation 52
Tonnage 387
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2014

Surveying Details

HH100/351/12 1.4.97 STERN SECTION OF WRECK FOUND IN 500137N, 050136W USING DECCA. (G J POUND). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/15/16 5.10.99 DIVED 3.10.99 IN 5001.321N, 0501.608W [WGD] USING GPS. SMALL SS, STERN SECTION STANDING, BOW COLLAPSED, COVERED IN NETS. MINTON DINNER PLATE RECOVERED SHOWING ADMIRALTY FOULED ANCHOR AND CREST. (G POUND, TELECON AND FAX 5.10.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/18 26.4.02 WK OF SMALL SS LOCATED IN 5001.301N, 0501.553W [WGD] USING DGPS. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 15.4.02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 16.3.09 THIS WK COULD POSSIBLY BE HMY SAPPHO. (G POUND/G FURSE, TELECON 16.3.09). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5001.329N, 0501.617W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.21 IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 5.79MTRS. LIES 052/232 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1455). INTACT, COLLAPSED, BOWS NE. AMEND WK 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1935 BY SCOTT & SONS CO, BOWLING. MACHINERY BY AITCHINSON, BLAIR LTD, CLYDEBANK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 109 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. (SIBI). REQUISTIONED AS A GUARDSHIP NOV '39. SUNK OFF FALMOUTH PROBABLY BY A MINE. (SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY). PRESUMED TORPEDOED IN FALMOUTH AREA. (WW2SL)

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FAQ

Where is the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 1.329 N,5 1.617 W.

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

The HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 1.329 N,5 1.617 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 67 meters deep.

When did the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 29, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY)?

The HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 387 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY)?

The HMY SAPPHO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a yacht.

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