Patria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Patria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 42.012 N,1 2.384 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.700200
  • Longitude: -1.039733
Wreck Depth 32.16 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PATRIA
Type steam ship
Flag RU
Length 62.3 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 49.8
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 4.54
Orientation 75
Tonnage 838
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H201/18 SANK 5 TO 7 CABLES NW OF H BUOY, OR 4.5M OFF MIDDLESBROUGH BEARING SW BY W. SWEEPS AT 9FMS DID NOT FOUL WK. (PILOT'S REPORT, SNO TYNE, 1917). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW PA (1917) IN 454200N, 010220W. NE'S 1191 & 1192. H4593/59 9.5.66 AMEND TO DWPA. NC 2567. H2433/71 20.4.71 CHARTED POSN 544200N, 010220W CONFIRMED. LEAST DEPTH 112FT. FOUND WITH TRANSIT SONAR DURING PIPE LINE SURVEY. (DECCA SURVEY, 15.3.71). DELETE PA. BR STD. 10.3.72 AMEND TO WK 18FMS IN 544200N, 010220W. (DECCA SURVEY). LC 1191. 15.5.73 AMEND TO WK 34MTRS. NC 2567. H2534/74 5.11.81 CHARTED POSN CONFIRMED USING HIFIX. (HMS IVESTON, HN DTD 22.10.81). H6331/87 16.1.89 EXAM'D 7.8.88 IN 544200N, 010215W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.6, FOUL AT 31.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.1 IN GEN DEPTH 35.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 075/255DEGS. INTACT WITH BOW ENE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO SW 30.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16 IN 5442.012N, 0102.384W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, LENGTH 49.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HEIGHT 4.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 075/255 DEGS. WRECK APPEARS TO BE UPRIGHT AND INTACT, WHILST DECAYING MUCH OF THE VESSEL'S STRUCTURE REMAINS EVIDENT. BOW SECTION IS INTACT WITH A FORWARD CARGO EXPOSED. A SINGLE BOILER AND ENGINE BLOCK ARE PROMINENT MIDSHIPS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WASA NORDSJO ANGF AKTIEB, WASA. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 93HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MCAHINERY BY KINKAID & CO, GREENOCK. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE FOR ? CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED BY UB-21 OFF WHITBY. REMAINED AFLOAT BUT FOUNDERED IN THE MOUTH OF THE TEES. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the PATRIA wreck located?

The PATRIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 42.012 N,1 2.384 W.

How deep is the PATRIA and where exactly is it located?

The PATRIA lies at a depth of about 32.16 meters and is located at coordinates 54 42.012 N,1 2.384 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PATRIA?

The seabed around the PATRIA lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the PATRIA sink?

The PATRIA sank on Dec 29, 1917.

When was the wreck of the PATRIA discovered?

The wreck of the PATRIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the PATRIA belong to?

The PATRIA belonged to RU.

What cargo was the PATRIA carrying?

The PATRIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PATRIA?

The PATRIA had a tonnage of 838 tons.

What type of wreck is the PATRIA?

The PATRIA is classified as a steam ship.

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