Selby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Selby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.863 N,2 32.052 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.364383
  • Longitude: 2.534200
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SELBY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85 m
Width 12.2 m
Tonnage 2137
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2000

Surveying Details

APRIL 1916 POSN 522150N. 023210E FROM DR FOWLERS BOOK H6411/21 H6411/21 CONFIRMS POSN 522150N, 023210E. INS WK ON CHARTS. H4282/26 H4282/26 INS DWPA (1914) ON 1094(W) AMEND TO DW ON 2182A & 1408. H335/336/31 16.1.31 H335/336/31 16.1.31 AMEND TO DWPA. H6565/57 20.12.57 H6565/57 20.12.57 AMEND TO NDWPA. (HMS SHACKLETON, JULY 1957). - NM 3022/57. H3730/69 3.6.69 H3730/69 3.6.69 NOT FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SONAR & E/S SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969). DELETED. NE 1504. 23.11.72 23.11.72 SHOWN IN 522140N, 023156E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954, 7.11.72. HH090/674/01 7.11.95 HH090/674/01 7.11.95 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 674).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN ROPNER & SONS, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SIR R ROPNER & CO LTD (POOL SHIPPING), WEST HARTLEPOOL. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the SELBY wreck located?

The SELBY wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.863 N,2 32.052 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SELBY?

The seabed around the SELBY lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the SELBY sink?

The SELBY sank on Sep 30, 1914.

When was the wreck of the SELBY discovered?

The wreck of the SELBY was discovered in 1914.

What country did the SELBY belong to?

The SELBY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SELBY?

The SELBY had a tonnage of 2137 tons.

What type of wreck is the SELBY?

The SELBY is classified as a steam ship.

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