Sappho Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sappho Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 42.946 N,4 42.075 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.715767
  • Longitude: -4.701250
Wreck Depth 73 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAPPHO
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 79.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2087
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Surveying Details

H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 484300N, 044200W. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1271/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW (1916). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 INS AS NDW. NC 2644. 24.8.77 MERCHANT VESSEL 'SAPPHO' IN 484300N, 044200W APPROX [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76, NO.14584033). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 21.1.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 73MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14584033. NC 3668. 20.5.02 ACCURACY 1000MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 2002). NCA. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4842.940N, 0442.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 30.4.09 SHOWN IN 4842.946N, 0442.075W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7150 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION) NC 2025.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1891 BY STABILIMENTO TECNICO TRIESTINO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY C HADJIPATERAS, & N & D PATERAS. SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SAPPHO wreck located?

The SAPPHO wreck is located at coordinates 48 42.946 N,4 42.075 W.

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

The SAPPHO lies at a depth of about 73 meters and is located at coordinates 48 42.946 N,4 42.075 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAPPHO?

The seabed around the SAPPHO lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the SAPPHO sink?

The SAPPHO sank on Dec 30, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SAPPHO discovered?

The wreck of the SAPPHO was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SAPPHO belong to?

The SAPPHO belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the SAPPHO?

The SAPPHO had a tonnage of 2087 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAPPHO?

The SAPPHO is classified as a steam ship.

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