Saphir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Saphir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.483 N,5 4.497 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.574717
  • Longitude: -5.074950
Wreck Depth 14.6 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAPHIR
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 74.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1406
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 25, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
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). H6391/19 H6391/19 POSN ACCEPTED AS 503415N, 050415W APPROX. BA 1178. SEE ALSO NM 674/20. H2537/28 27.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 27.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS DW(1918) PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 2565. H2409/32 H2409/32 SWEEP REPORT NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAUFORT) H2409/32 27.5.32 H2409/32 27.5.32 WK 8FMS IN POSN 2.18M 314DEGS TREVOSE HD LT. GIVES POSN 503427N, 050426W. (HMS BEAUFORT). CHART AS WK 8FMS (14.6MTRS). BA 2565. H1247/69 17.5.79 H1247/69 17.5.79 NO WRECK FOUND THIS POSN (R DAVIS 14.5.79). NCA YET. 24.11.11 24.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

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).

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FAQ

Where is the SAPHIR wreck located?

The SAPHIR wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.483 N,5 4.497 W.

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

The SAPHIR lies at a depth of about 14.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.483 N,5 4.497 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAPHIR?

The seabed around the SAPHIR lies at approximately 30 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 1918.

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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