New Sevilla (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
New sevilla (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 53.987 N,7 23.111 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.899783
  • Longitude: -7.385183
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 167.6 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 14.6
Sonar Length 54
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 20
Tonnage 13801
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1940
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H01001/40 5.2.41 POSN GIVEN AS POSN 555400N, 072400W [EUR]. (TRADE DIVISON LIST 1940, C IN C W. APPS). ALSO REP IN 552012N, 060300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H2317/85 2.12.85 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH IN VICINITY 555400N, 072400W. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 262B). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2007/000037713 16.5.07 LOCATED IN 5553.987N, 0723.111W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 020/220 DEG. ?AREA OF DEBRIS. INS AS WK 73MTRS. - NM 2976/07. 16.4.08 SHOWN WITH LEAST DEPTH 68MTRS IN DIGITAL BATHY DATA FOR INSS SURVEY 1999-2005. AMEND WK 68MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2014/000035799 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 68.37MTRS. (GSI). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEVILLA WHALING CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 641NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR ARUBA AND SOUTH GEORGIA. TORPEDOED BY U-138. 285 MEN RECOVERED, 2 LOST. (LL WW2 & SIBI).

General Comments

?AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 53.987 N,7 23.111 W
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FAQ

Where is the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.987 N,7 23.111 W.

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

The NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 55 53.987 N,7 23.111 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY)?

The NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 13801 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY)?

The NEW SEVILLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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