Philadelphian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Philadelphian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 10.72 N,4 51.794 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.178667
  • Longitude: -4.863233
Wreck Depth 91 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PHILADELPHIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Shadow Height 6
Tonnage 5165
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Surveying Details

8.3.18 SUNK ABOUT 48M S OF THE LIZARD. (MASTER, DOCKET M11860). H4695/59 23.3.60 VARIOUS SALVAGE RECOVERED FROM STEAMER 'PHILADELPHIAN' IN APPROX POSN 60M S OF LANDS END ON 3/4.8.1959 IN 50FMS. (LL, 12.8.59). H4695/59 8.8.60 POSN 491100N, 045100W. SALVAGE OPERATIONS COMPLETED. THE VESSEL IS IN AN UPSIDE DOWN POSITION AND REDUCED TO A MOUND OF SCRAP ONLY 20FT OR SO ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.7.60). H4551/76 1.12.76 'PHILADELPHIAN' REPD 34FT HIGH IN 451045N, 045241W. POSN BY DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.10.76). SURVEYED IN 1956-57. NCA. SEE PREVIOUS, LATER REPORT. 14.4.78 SHOWN AS UNKNOWN IN 491046N, 045142.4W [EUR]. DEPTH 91.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 97MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). INS AS WK 90MTRS. NC 2644. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 91MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. FRENCH WK RECORDS SHOW HEIGHT 6MTRS. 28.6.99 POSN 4910.780N, 0451.704W [EUR]. SHOWN AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO CINC. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 20.2.09 SHOWN AS WK 91MTRS IN 4910.720N, 0451.794W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003 CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-82 47M S BY E 0.5 E OF THE LIZARD. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LONDON. 4 LIVES LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the PHILADELPHIAN wreck located?

The PHILADELPHIAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 10.72 N,4 51.794 W.

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

The PHILADELPHIAN lies at a depth of about 91 meters and is located at coordinates 49 10.72 N,4 51.794 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PHILADELPHIAN?

The seabed around the PHILADELPHIAN lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the PHILADELPHIAN sink?

The PHILADELPHIAN sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the PHILADELPHIAN discovered?

The wreck of the PHILADELPHIAN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the PHILADELPHIAN belong to?

The PHILADELPHIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PHILADELPHIAN?

The PHILADELPHIAN had a tonnage of 5165 tons.

What type of wreck is the PHILADELPHIAN?

The PHILADELPHIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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