Portia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Portia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 47.157 N,6 27.777 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.785950
  • Longitude: -6.462950
Wreck Depth 112 m
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTIA (POSSIBLY)
Flag GB
Tonnage 494
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 2, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Surveying Details

SUNK 70M S OF SCILLY ISLES. (WW1 SL). 5.5.69 WK REPD USING DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK, P.213). 31.10.75 CHART AS WK USC PA 62FMS [113MTRS] IN 484500N, 062800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2649. [STS FOR PA]. 27.11.79 SHOWN AS WK 112MTRS IN 484500N, 062800W ON FR 4735. NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS. 16.11.81 AMEND TO WK 112MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2655. H4226/85 7.7.88 CORRECT POSN FROM DECCA CO-ORDS: 484707N, 062743W. (EPSHOM 10.6.88, FR WK RECORDS NO.14586045). G/S. 21.7.93 SHOWN AS WK PA 112MTRS ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. WK IN 484706N, 062742W [THEORETICAL CO-ORDS] USING DECCA. (MANIERE, P.107 REP DES CR ET EP 1987). CHART AS WK PA 112MTRS IN 484707N, 062743W. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE WHILST EN ROUTE SWANSEA TO GENOA. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the PORTIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PORTIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 47.157 N,6 27.777 W.

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

The PORTIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 112 meters and is located at coordinates 48 47.157 N,6 27.777 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORTIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the PORTIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the PORTIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PORTIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 2, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PORTIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PORTIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the PORTIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PORTIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PORTIA (POSSIBLY)?

The PORTIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 494 tons.

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