Saima Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Saima Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.116 N,5 23.061 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.485267
  • Longitude: -5.384350
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAIMA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 26, 2001

Surveying Details

8.6.18 8.6.18 WK IN 502905N, 052300W APPROX. (N C DEVONPORT) - NCA. 9.6.18 9.6.18 SUNK 10M W OF TREVOSE HEAD. (DOCKET M010956, A.P.REPORT, R.A.FALMOUTH) - NCA. 14.11.72 14.11.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15FMS IN 502905N, 052300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 35MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NC 1178. H2979/74 28.2.79 H2979/74 28.2.79 TWO FFS REPD IN 502856N, 052306W AND 502906N, 052256W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 16.5.77). H4557/79 23.9.81 H4557/79 23.9.81 WK REPD IN 502905.5N, 052256.2W USING DECCA. (E.J.WATTS, LIST RECD AUG 1981). 13.10.83 13.10.83 GERMAN U-BOAT RECORDS GIVE SINKING POSN AS 232DEGS, 11M FROM TREVOSE HD. (MR NICHOLAS - VISIT TO DEPT). PLOTS IN APPROX 502500N, 051500W. [SEE WK RECORD 16509]. - NCA. HH090/799/01 25.10.01 HH090/799/01 25.10.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1914 BY LAXEVAAGS MASKIN & JERNSKIBS AND OWNED BY O.W.BERGMANN, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-82 EN-ROUTE FROM ROUEN TO BARRY. SANK WITHIN 2 MINUTES WITH THE LOSS OF 15 LIVES. (WW1SL, LL WW1, DODS & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the SAIMA wreck located?

The SAIMA wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.116 N,5 23.061 W.

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

The SAIMA lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.116 N,5 23.061 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAIMA?

The seabed around the SAIMA lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the SAIMA sink?

The SAIMA sank on Jun 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SAIMA discovered?

The wreck of the SAIMA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SAIMA belong to?

The SAIMA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAIMA carrying?

The SAIMA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SAIMA?

The SAIMA had a tonnage of 1147 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAIMA?

The SAIMA is classified as a steam ship.

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