Sampa Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Sampa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 24.234 N,2 53.121 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.403900
- Longitude: 2.885350
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SAMPA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
128.9 m |
| Width |
17.4 m |
| Draught |
10.7 |
| Tonnage |
7219 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 27, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 29, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H01279/45 6.4.45 DWPA IN 512412N, 024800E, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY GP.FL(2)G.10S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 966/45. H02608/45 29.5.45 2 MASTS VISIBLE IN 512416N, 025306E, MARKED BY BUOY. AMEND POSN. BR STD. H01279/45 8.8.45 REPEATED. (ADMIRALTY). H01279/45 8.8.45 AMEND TO DW (2 MASTS) IN 512416N, 025306E, WITH GP FL(2)G, 10S, BUOY, CLOSE E OF WRECK. - NM 2323/45. H3697/52 10.12.55 AMEND TO WK 5.5 MTRS, MARKED BY SAME BUOY. (HAGUE NM 252/3439/55). AMEND TO WK 3FMS, G CAN BUOY GPFL(2)G 10SEC. - NM 2942/55. H3697/52 22.5.58 BUOY HAS DISAPPEARED. (OSTEND DBZ 20/58). NCA YET. H3697/52 15.5.62 SALVAGE OPERATIONS. (OSTEND NM 8/67(T)/62). NCA. H3697/52 14.11.62 AMEND TO SW 14.6 MTRS & DELETE BUOY. (OSTEND NM 21/161/62). AMEND SW 8FMS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 2446/62. 12.1.73 SW 15.0 MTRS SHOWN ON BELGIAN 101. NC 125. POSN: 512417N, 025313E [EUR]. (NETHERLAND WK RECORDS). HH342/700/01 13.3.97 NOW IN 512415N, 025314E [EUR]. (BELGIAN NM 5/69/97). BR STD. SEP 2010/000138707 14.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 14.9MTRS [LAT] IN 5124.234N, 0253.121E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 1.6.10].
Circumstances of loss
MINED IN CONVOY WITH A LOSS OF 16 LIVES.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 24.234 N,2 53.121 E
Sampa on Wreck Map
Sampa Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SAMPA wreck located?
The SAMPA wreck is located at coordinates 51 24.234 N,2 53.121 E.
How deep is the SAMPA and where exactly is it located?
The SAMPA lies at a depth of about 14.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 24.234 N,2 53.121 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SAMPA?
The seabed around the SAMPA lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the SAMPA sink?
The SAMPA sank on Feb 27, 1945.
When was the wreck of the SAMPA discovered?
The wreck of the SAMPA was discovered in 1945.
What country did the SAMPA belong to?
The SAMPA belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SAMPA carrying?
The SAMPA was carrying general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the SAMPA?
The SAMPA had a tonnage of 7219 tons.
What type of wreck is the SAMPA?
The SAMPA is classified as a steam ship.