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
  • Latitude: 48.780833
  • Longitude: -7.247783
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
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

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].

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1 SL).

General Comments

Chart No: BA 2649

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 46.85 N,7 14.867 W
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FAQ

Where is the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 46.85 N,7 14.867 W.

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

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

When did the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 3, 1915.

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

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

What country did the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RENFREW (POSSIBLY)?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3488 tons.

What type of wreck is the RENFREW (POSSIBLY)?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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