Sapphire (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sapphire (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.947 N,0 14.118 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.282450
  • Longitude: -0.235300
Wreck Depth 42.4 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 40.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 39.7
Sonar Width 9.9
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 299
Tonnage 289
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 021.9,,000.4,120.0
Debris Field 029.1,,,245
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/730/01 18.11.97 EXAM'D 3.7.97 IN 541656.7N, 001407.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.0MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. POORLY DEFINED, DECOMPOSED. PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. 12.2.01 THIS IS PROBABLY THE 'SAPPHIRE'. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 12.2.01). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 23.02.16 IN 5416.947N, 0014.118W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. LENGTH 39.7 MTRS, WIDTH 9.9 MTRS, HT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 299/119. SCOUR LENGTH 21.9MTRS, 0.9MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 120 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WRECK IS PARTIALLY INTACT, WITH STRUCTURE APPEARING TO HAVE COLLAPSED, AND/OR BEEN BURIED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 42MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY COCHRANE & SONS OF SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE KINGSTON STEAM TRAWLING CO. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 83 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD OF HULL. PASSAGE ICELAND FOR HULL. LOST AFTER DETONATING A GERMAN LAID MINE.

General Comments

Partially intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 16.947 N,0 14.118 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.947 N,0 14.118 W.

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

The SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 42.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.947 N,0 14.118 W.

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

The seabed around the SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) sink?

The SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 1, 1915.

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

The wreck of the SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY)?

The SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 289 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY)?

The SAPPHIRE (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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