Saracen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saracen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 25.37 N,4 52.227 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.422833
  • Longitude: -4.870450
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARACEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7
Orientation 90
Tonnage 3272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2653/18 22.5.18 OB PA (1918) IN 482700N, 045100W. (BOT). - NM 625/18. H4351/23 14.5.23 WK 23.8MTRS IN 482527N, 045230W. (PARIS NM 489A/23). - NM 946/23. 14.4.77 SHOWN AS WK 25MTRS IN 482527N, 045223W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. NC 3345. 19.8.77 WK 25.5MTRS IN 482530N, 045224W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 3.5.84 WK OF SS 'SARACEN' IN 482530N, 045224.6W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 25.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). H1271/85 12.8.86 SHOWN AS WK PD 25.5MTRS ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. H4270/85 24.4.87 LOCATED IN 482524N, 045217W [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 34MTRS. (BREST NM 87 14 27). - NM 1434/87. 23.5.90 BRITISH SS 'SARACEN' IN 482525.5N, 045208.5W [EUR] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST DEPTH 34MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS BY E/S. SONAR LENGTH 100MTRS. EXAM'D BY DIVERS. WK IS BROKEN IN TWO, BOWS & STERN IN GOOD CONDITION. MASTS LYING ON THE WK. ORIENTATED E/W, LISTING 010DEGS TO STARBOARD. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584054). HH100/351/12 25.4.97 LIES WITH 10DEG LIST TO PORT. MOSTLY COMPLETE WITH LARGE GASH BOTH SIDES JUST AFT OF BOWS. (MR M ROWLEY, MV MAUREEN CHARTERS, FAX DTD 24.4.97). NCA. 5.3.09 SHOWN IN 4826.365N, 0452.240W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 3RD SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4825.596N, 0449.381W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7122 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:25,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LETRICHEUX LINE LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR GLASGOW. SUNK BY MINE LAID BY UC-36. (DODS)

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 25.37 N,4 52.227 W
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FAQ

Where is the SARACEN wreck located?

The SARACEN wreck is located at coordinates 48 25.37 N,4 52.227 W.

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

The SARACEN lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 48 25.37 N,4 52.227 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARACEN?

The seabed around the SARACEN lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SARACEN discovered?

The wreck of the SARACEN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SARACEN belong to?

The SARACEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SARACEN carrying?

The SARACEN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the SARACEN?

The SARACEN had a tonnage of 3272 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARACEN?

The SARACEN is classified as a steam ship.

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