Renfrew Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Renfrew Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 46 N,7 2.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.766667
  • Longitude: -7.041667
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RENFREW
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 3488
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1915
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 8, 2001

Surveying Details

26.1.71 26.1.71 SUNK 85M SW BY S FROM WOLF ROCK (WW1 SL). 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 4735. NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS. 13.01.87 13.01.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 95MTRS IN 484600N, 070230W ON FR 6989. ALSO LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 1984. CHART AS WK USC 95MTRS. NE 2649. [STS FOR PA].

Circumstances of loss

26.1.71 26.1.71 CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1 SL). MAY BE UNCHARTED IN 484900N, 070200W.

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 46 N,7 2.5 W
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FAQ

Where is the RENFREW wreck located?

The RENFREW wreck is located at coordinates 48 46 N,7 2.5 W.

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

The RENFREW lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 48 46 N,7 2.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RENFREW?

The seabed around the RENFREW lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the RENFREW sink?

The RENFREW sank on Jul 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the RENFREW discovered?

The wreck of the RENFREW was discovered in 1971.

What country did the RENFREW belong to?

The RENFREW belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RENFREW?

The RENFREW had a tonnage of 3488 tons.

What type of wreck is the RENFREW?

The RENFREW is classified as a merchant vessel.

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