Saphir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saphir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.839 N,5 3.925 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.563983
  • Longitude: -5.065417
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAPHIR
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 74.4 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 27.4
Sonar Width 9.2
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1406
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 24, 2011

Surveying Details

25.5.18 25.5.18 POSN 1.5M NNW TREVOSE HD. (MASTER IDSA, DOCKET M25828) 30.5.18 30.5.18 POSN APPROX 1.5M NNW TREVOSE HD. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M26438). 27.5.18 27.5.18 POSN 2M NW BY N FROM TREVOSE HD(AP FALMOUTH, DOCKET M010406). H1247/69 17.5.79 H1247/69 17.5.79 LOCATED IN 503352N, 050355W [OGB] USING DECCA. SMALL WK OF 200-300 TONS. (R DAVIS, 14.5.79). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 16.1.98 16.1.98 RECORD REVIEWED. NO OBVIOUS REASON WHY THIS RECORD WAS AMENDED TO DEAD. AMENDED TO LIVE. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5033.899N,0503.980W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 24.11.11 24.11.11 LOCATED 26.3.10 IN 5033.839N, 0503.925W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.54 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 27.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.2MTRS, HT 3.96MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS WITH BOWS W. (FUGRO OSEA, HI 1157).?WK. AMEND WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 16.7.13 16.7.13 THIS IS SAPHIR. LIES IN A STRAIGHT LINE, FULLY COLLAPSED, PARALLEL TO A ROCKY REEF. BOILER RISES TO 29MTRS FROM SEABED AT 32MTRS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUGUST 2013).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 IN LAXEVAAGS, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E LINDOE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 132 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR BAYONNE. TORPEDOED BY U-94. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED AND BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the SAPHIR wreck located?

The SAPHIR wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.839 N,5 3.925 W.

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

The SAPHIR lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.839 N,5 3.925 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAPHIR?

The seabed around the SAPHIR lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SAPHIR sink?

The SAPHIR sank on May 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SAPHIR discovered?

The wreck of the SAPHIR was discovered in 1979.

What country did the SAPHIR belong to?

The SAPHIR belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SAPHIR carrying?

The SAPHIR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SAPHIR?

The SAPHIR had a tonnage of 1406 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAPHIR?

The SAPHIR is classified as a steam ship.

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