Samson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Samson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 56.32 N,7 43.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.938667
  • Longitude: -7.717500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMSON
Type barge
Length 55.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 974
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2000

Surveying Details

H4641/74 31.12.87 H4641/74 31.12.87 AGROUND UNDER RAM HEAD IN APPROX POSN 515600N, 074300W. DECK AWASH AT HIGH WATER. CRANE HAS BEEN BOARDED BY MR JAMES ROONEY, WHO HAS SECURED ROPES TO CLIFF FACE AND IS CLAIMING SALVAGE RIGHTS. NO IMMEDIATE EFFORTS TO REFLOAT ARE PLANNED. (LL 12,14,15 & 19.12.87, MRCC SHANNON TLX 12.12.87). NCA YET. H4641/74 1.2.88 H4641/74 1.2.88 CONDITION OF VESSEL DETERIORATING RAPIDLY. COST OF REFLOATING LIKELY TO EXCEED HER VALUE. MR ROONEY HAS LEFT VESSEL BUT NO SALVAGE YET ATTEMPTED. (LL 8 & 26.1.88). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE TOW DURING STRONG WINDS WHILE BEING TOWED BY MALTESE M TUG ZAMTUG II FROM LIVERPOOL TO MALTA. DRIFTED IN WORSENING WEATHER AND EVENTUALLY GROUNDED.

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FAQ

Where is the SAMSON wreck located?

The SAMSON wreck is located at coordinates 51 56.32 N,7 43.05 W.

When did the SAMSON sink?

The SAMSON sank on Dec 12, 1987.

When was the wreck of the SAMSON discovered?

The wreck of the SAMSON was discovered in 1987.

What was the tonnage of the SAMSON?

The SAMSON had a tonnage of 974 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMSON?

The SAMSON is classified as a barge.

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