Sapphire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sapphire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.491 N,5 30.462 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.958183
  • Longitude: -5.507700
Wreck Depth 71 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.9 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.8
Tonnage 933
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,000.0,000
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2000

Surveying Details

H3656/39 16.5.39 H3656/39 16.5.39 TUG NEPTUNIA REPORTED THAT SAPPHIRE SUNK, S BISHOPS LTHO BEARING S 12 DEGS E, 7M. (C IN C PLYMOUTH) . GIVES POSN 515725N, 052900W APPROX.. H0109/45 9.5.45 H0109/45 9.5.45 LENGTH 100FT, HEIGHT 36FT, DIRECTION 015/195DEG. (WEST APPS LIST). 8.3.45 8.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 515700N, 053000W. LENGTH 100FT, HEIGHT 36FT. (ESCORT GROUP 5). WK IN 515725N, 052900W & 515700N, 053000W ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ONE AND THE SAME. 29.8.72 29.8.72 CHARTED AS USC PA 55MTRS IN 515700N, 053000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1973. H5223/76 13.7.77 H5223/76 13.7.77 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS HERALD HI 11/77). R/S. H4467/81 10.6.83 H4467/81 10.6.83 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED IN 515728N, 053024W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71.2MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HN). BR STD. H4467/81 1.7.83 H4467/81 1.7.83 WELL DEFINED WK GIVING CLEAR OUTLINE & SHADOW. EXAM'D 21.4.83. USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71.2 IN GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH - VERTICAL HT 6.8MTRS; LENGTH 37MTRS; BEAM 8MTRS. LYING N/S, BOWS N. ACCEPT E/S LEAST DEPTH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON, GLASGOW. 5 CYLINDER, TWO-STROKE, OIL ENGINE OF 81BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LLANDULAS FOR DAGENHAM. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL DEFINED WK WITH CLEAR OUTLINE, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.491 N,5 30.462 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.491 N,5 30.462 W.

How deep is the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 71 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.491 N,5 30.462 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 12, 1939.

When was the wreck of the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 933 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The SAPPHIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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