Samso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Samso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55.006 N,1 14.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.916767
  • Longitude: -1.234967
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMSO
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 54.6 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 324
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1998

Surveying Details

9.5.18 ABOUT 3M E BY S OF ROKER PIER LT (BOT). INSERTED IN 545500N, 011400W PA. 10.5.18 REPORTED IN POSN 545500N, 011500W. (AP REPORT - TYNE). 11.5.18 REPORTED IN POSN 545500N, 011400W. (AP VAEC). H5667/52 9.9.52 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1191. H2433/71 21.4.71 POSSIBLE WRECK FOUND CLOSE SE OF CHARTED POSN DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. NEEDS INVESTIGATION IN 1971. (ISS ROS DTD S 31.12.70).H2189/71 22.5.72 NOT SEARCHED FOR 1971. (ISS 1971). 18.5.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 45MTRS. NC 152. H1270/84 20.3.85 AMENDED TO USC 30MTRS. NE 152. HH090/796/01 23.12.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the SAMSO wreck located?

The SAMSO wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.006 N,1 14.098 W.

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

The SAMSO lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.006 N,1 14.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMSO?

The seabed around the SAMSO lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the SAMSO sink?

The SAMSO sank on May 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SAMSO discovered?

The wreck of the SAMSO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SAMSO belong to?

The SAMSO belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the SAMSO?

The SAMSO had a tonnage of 324 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMSO?

The SAMSO is classified as a motor vessel.

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