Samson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Samson Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.643 S,57 48.141 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.694050
  • Longitude: -57.802350
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMSON
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 28.7 m
Width 5.2 m
Tonnage 96
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2022

Surveying Details

13.11.68 ST SHOWN IN 514121S, 574911W ON BA 1614. SEE ORGINIAL SURVEY OF 1936. 21.5.76 NOT SHOWN ON AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 14.3.76, INDEX NO 1186 (MS5 PLOT). DELETED. NE 1614. H2316/84 17.9.85 BEACHED IN 514137.5S, 574752.5W [SAP], CLOSE TO 'GOLDEN CHANCE' [56765]. SEE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FEB '85. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 226A). INS AS ST 'WKS'. NC 1614. 20.8.09 SHOWN AS ST WKS IN 5141.639S, 5748.118W [WGD] IN CONJUNCTION WITH [56765]. NE 1614. SEP 2022000015525 04.02.22 WK LOCATED IN 5141.643S, 5748.141W [WGD]. (PHOTOPLOT REQUEST, 10447, FALKLAND ISLANDS, PORT STANLEY, DTD 15.12.21). AMEND DW IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1888 IN HULL. OWNED BY FALKLAND ISLAND COMPANY & USED AS HARBOUR TUG & FOR TOWING IN SHIPS DAMAGED OFFSHORE. BROKE ADRIFT IN A GALE IN 1945 & BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMSON wreck located?

The SAMSON wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.643 S,57 48.141 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMSON?

The seabed around the SAMSON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When was the wreck of the SAMSON discovered?

The wreck of the SAMSON was discovered in 1936.

What country did the SAMSON belong to?

The SAMSON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SAMSON?

The SAMSON had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMSON?

The SAMSON is classified as a tug.

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