Sabbia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sabbia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 3.555 N,2 17.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.059250
  • Longitude: -2.284667
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SABBIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 96.1 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 102
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 160
Tonnage 2802
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1916
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2004

Surveying Details

MINED 7 MILES SE BY S FROM MAY ISLAND. HH091/051/01 19.1.03 EXAM'D 4.11.03 IN 5603.555N, 0217.080W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.1 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS. DCS3 HT 9MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 160 DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 1051). ?TWO VESSELS, ON ON TOP OF THE OTHER. INS WK 41MTRS. BR STD. HH242/640/06 29.1.04 INS BY NM. - NM 1306/04. 4.12.07 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. LIES WITH BOWS N. BOW IS FLATTENED WITH HUGE ANCHOR. ANIDSHIPS WAS TWISTED, THE ONE BOILER SIGHTED WAS TRANVERSE TO THE LINE OF SHIP. HOLDS ARE ON AN EVEN KEEL. STERN IS INTACT AND LIES TO STBD, SPLIT FROM THE MAIN DECK BUT IN LINE WITH THE SHIP. SPARE PROP IN THIS SECTION. CONSIDERED TO BE SABBIA. CINC REQUESTED. (DIVED BY J MCLEOD & M SINCLAIR, VIA I EASINGWOOD). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY CLYDE SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 269NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BURNTISLAND FOR LONDON. STRUCK MINE LAID BY U-74. NO LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the SABBIA wreck located?

The SABBIA wreck is located at coordinates 56 3.555 N,2 17.08 W.

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

The SABBIA lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 56 3.555 N,2 17.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SABBIA?

The seabed around the SABBIA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the SABBIA sink?

The SABBIA sank on Apr 20, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SABBIA discovered?

The wreck of the SABBIA was discovered in 2003.

What country did the SABBIA belong to?

The SABBIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SABBIA carrying?

The SABBIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SABBIA?

The SABBIA had a tonnage of 2802 tons.

What type of wreck is the SABBIA?

The SABBIA is classified as a steam ship.

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