Sardomene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sardomene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56 N,10 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.933333
  • Longitude: -10.183333
Water Depth 104 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SARDOMENE
Type sailing vessel
Flag IT
Length 82 m
Width 12 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1927
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.9.75 4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS SW APPROACHES OFF SW IRELAND. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). NCA POSN 493000N, 053500W FOR FILING ONLY. 26.3.07 26.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT 35 M SW OF FASTNET. (LLWW1) NCA, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 505600N, 101100W. POSSIBLY SAME AS WRECK [15910] IN 5055.00N, 1011.00W. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1882 BY OSWALD MORDAUNT & CO. SOUTHAMPTON. PASSAGE BUNBURRO, AUSTRALIA FOR LONDON. SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-20 IN THE SW APPROACHES, OFF SW IRELAND. 10 OF 19 CREW LOST. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14, SII & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SARDOMENE wreck located?

The SARDOMENE wreck is located at coordinates 50 56 N,10 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SARDOMENE?

The seabed around the SARDOMENE lies at approximately 104 meters deep.

When did the SARDOMENE sink?

The SARDOMENE sank on Jul 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SARDOMENE discovered?

The wreck of the SARDOMENE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SARDOMENE belong to?

The SARDOMENE belonged to IT.

What cargo was the SARDOMENE carrying?

The SARDOMENE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SARDOMENE?

The SARDOMENE had a tonnage of 1927 tons.

What type of wreck is the SARDOMENE?

The SARDOMENE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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