Samara (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Samara (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 47.28 N,7 18.706 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.788000
  • Longitude: -7.311767
Wreck Depth 109.56 m
Water Depth 116 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMARA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 99.6
Sonar Width 29.8
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 141
Tonnage 3172
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1915
Scour Dimensions 060.2,026.8,116.5,057
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2025

Surveying Details

H4847/71 10.5.72 LOCATED IN 494728N, 071748W [OGB] USING DECCA. DEPTH OF SEABED 376FT. HT OF WRECK 14-24FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS, 13.4.72). INS AS WK 58FMS [106MTRS]. BR STD. RSDRA2024000120254 01.05.24 WRECK FOUND 2024; LOCATED IN 4947.284N, 0718.712W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 110MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 116MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. NFS. (XOCEAN X15, H102, HI1840_013). AMEND NDW 110MTRS AND MOVE POSITION. RSDRA2024000257197 22.10.24 EXAM'D 10.05.24; WK LOCATED IN 4947.280N, 0718.706W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 109.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 116MTRS. LENGTH 99.6MTRS, WIDTH 29.8MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 141/039DEGS. SCOUR, LENGTH 60.2MTRS, WIDTH 26.8MTRS, DEPTH 116.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 57DEGS. INTACT WITH SEABED.(XOCEAN, HI1840-H525-21542). AMEND NDW 109MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 35M W FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 30M W OF BISHOP ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM COLOMBO TO BRISTOL. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMARA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAMARA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 47.28 N,7 18.706 W.

How deep is the SAMARA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SAMARA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 109.56 meters and is located at coordinates 49 47.28 N,7 18.706 W.

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

The seabed around the SAMARA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 116 meters deep.

When did the SAMARA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAMARA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 19, 1915.

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

The wreck of the SAMARA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SAMARA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SAMARA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAMARA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SAMARA (POSSIBLY) was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the SAMARA (POSSIBLY)?

The SAMARA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3172 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMARA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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