Providence Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Providence Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 7.22 N,6 23.86 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 20 m |
| Water Depth | 45 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PROVIDENCE |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 2970 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | foodstuffs: solid |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 22, 1917 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SUNK IN 520712N, 062348W APPROX, OR 1.25M S BY W 1/2 W FROM BARRELS LTV. (WW1SL). 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 520712N, 062348W. NC 2049. |
| Last Amended Date | May 4, 1978 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE, WHILST ON PASSAGE CORK FOR FRANCE.
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