Samwake Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samwake Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.496 N,0 34.93 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.658267
  • Longitude: 0.582167
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMWAKE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.5
Sonar Length 135
Sonar Width 42
Shadow Height 17
Orientation 98
Tonnage 7219
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1944
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Debris Field 0015.0,191
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 29.10.74 H4959/73 29.10.74 WRECK LOCATED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, SIG DTD 25.10.74). NCA YET, AWAIT FULL SURVEY. NAVEAM 364/74 ISSUED. H4959/73 13.5.75 H4959/73 13.5.75 LOCATED 24.10.74 IN 503924N, 003507E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1-2MTRS. SEA BED FLAT. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 260FT. WISPY E/S ECHOES. (HMS BEAGLE, H525 DTD 1.1.75, HI 55/74). H525 25.5.76 25.5.76 HMS BEAGLE'S H525 DTD 1.1.75 IN ERROR. SHOWN IN 503927.4N,003501.3E ON FAIR SHEET. NCA YET - AWAIT HMS ENTERPRISE REPORT FOR HI 41/76. H4121/76 24.8.76 H4121/76 24.8.76 SURVEYED 27.5.76. HMS BEAGLE'S POSITION CONFIRMED. SWEEP CLEAR 29, FOUL 31MTRS. LENGTH FROM PRELIMINARY SOUNDING 160MTRS, LYING 100/280DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). AMEND TO SW 29MTRS [16FMS] IN 503927.4N,003501.3E [OGB]. 7.6.95 7.6.95 IDENTIFIED AS THE 'SAMWAKE' BY SHIPS BELL. (TELECON MR BATTS). HH091/159/01 29.6.07 HH091/159/01 29.6.07 EXAM'D 5039.496N, 0034.930E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.29 IN GEN DEPTH 47.1MTRS. SCOUR EXTENDS 60MTRS TOWARDS 077 DEGS. LENGTH 135MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS, HT 17MTRS. LIES 098/278 DEGS WITH BOWS 278 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 15MTRS TOWARDS 191 DEGS. LIES ON STBD SIDE. PARTLY BROKEN UP. (OSAE, HI 1159). AMEND WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2007

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2500NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NORMANDY BEACHES FOR THE THAMES. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. (SIBI).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, PARTLY BROKEN UP, BOWS W

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 39.496 N,0 34.93 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAMWAKE wreck located?

The SAMWAKE wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.496 N,0 34.93 E.

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

The SAMWAKE lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 50 39.496 N,0 34.93 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMWAKE?

The seabed around the SAMWAKE lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the SAMWAKE sink?

The SAMWAKE sank on Jul 30, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SAMWAKE discovered?

The wreck of the SAMWAKE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SAMWAKE belong to?

The SAMWAKE belonged to US.

What cargo was the SAMWAKE carrying?

The SAMWAKE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAMWAKE?

The SAMWAKE had a tonnage of 7219 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMWAKE?

The SAMWAKE is classified as a steam ship.

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