Renfrew (Possibly) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Renfrew (possibly) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
48 46.85 N,7 14.867 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 115 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RENFREW (POSSIBLY) |
| Type | steam ship |
| 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 | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1993 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 85M SW X S FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1 SL). 5.5.69 5.5.69 WK LOCATED USING DECCA. (MANIERES, P.212). 30.1.78 30.1.78 NOT LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS 18.10.76. 27.11.79 27.11.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 4735. 13.1.87 13.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 484600N, 071600W ON FR 6989. ALSO LISTED IN FR WK RECORDS NO.14587032. CHART AS NDW. NE 2649. H4226 12.9.88 H4226.85 12.9.88 CORRECT POSN FROM DECCA CO-ORDS: 484651N, 071452W. (EPSHOM, 10.6.88). G/S. 21.7.93 21.7.93 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6989 [1992 EDN]. ROCK? IN 484648N, 071454W [THEORETICAL CO-ORDS] USING DECCA. (LE GUILVINEC, P.115. REP DES CR ET EP 1987). NCA. [EXISTING STS FOR PA]. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1 SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
48 46.85 N,7 14.867 W
Renfrew (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Renfrew (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
Nearby Wrecks:
- Other Wreck 28655 3237.5 M
- Sailing Vessel Wreck 28669 4083.7 M
- Other Wreck 28659 5386.9 M
- Other Wreck 28646 7830.8 M
- City Of Limerick Wreck 14964.4 M
- Renfrew Wreck 15186.3 M
- Other Wreck 49254 17512 M
- Douro (Possibly) Wreck 17806.5 M
- Other Wreck 49240 20719.3 M
- Other Wreck 28641 23961.1 M
General Comments
Chart No: BA 2649