Severn Transport Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Severn transport Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 24.545 N,3 6.026 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 11.4 m |
| Water Depth | 15 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SEVERN TRANSPORT |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 119 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 7, 1941 |
| Original Detection Year | 1941 |
| Last Detection Year | 1972 |
| Original Source | national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Surveying Details | H4192/41 28.1.42 DW IN 512438N, 030539W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 242/42. H3804/72 31.7.72 EXAM'D IN 512431N, 030557W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.3 IN GEN DEPTH 15.0MTRS. SCOUR 15.0 MTRS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM W AT APPROX 600YDS. (HMS WOODLARK). ADD 0.1MTR FOR LAT. AMEND TO WK 11.4MTRS. - NM 1648/72. 31.7.06 EUT POSN: 51.24.545N, 0306.026W. BA 1182 [7TH EDN, FEB '04]. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 31, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
MINED WHILE EN-ROUTE SHARPNESS TO CARDIFF, CREW OF 4 RESCUED. (LL WW2)
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