Sevilla Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sevilla Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.337 N,3 22.898 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.405617
  • Longitude: -3.381633
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEVILLA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 83
Sonar Width 13.4
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1318
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0220.0,,000.4,040
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H8109/38 19.12.38 WK IN 502417N, 032251W, 130DEGS 25MIN, 7.24M FROM ST MARYS CHURCH, BABBACOMBE. LIES IN 23FMS, LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 14FMS. (HMS GLEANER, 8.12.38). CHART AS WK 14FMS. H2502/51 24.4.51 WK IN 502417N, 032248W. DEPTH OVER WK 17FMS HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 33FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO WK 17FMS [31MTRS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2396/77 10.3.77 WK IN 502417N, 032252W [OGB] USING DECCA. ABOUT 335FT LONG BY SONAR, LYING ROUGHLY NE/SW. NO DIVE MADE ON WK. SURVEY BY MV 'QUEEN MOTHER' IN JUNE 1975 USING SONAR. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 10.2.77). NCA. H1286/81/247 3.11.81 WK IN 502417N, 032248W [OGB] CONFIRMED AS 'SEVILLA' & NOT PREVIOUS POSN OF 502425N, 032429W. (B HARPER, 1.11.81). NCA. H5982/82 4.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 502415N, 032246W [OGB] DECCA ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2923/83 26.9.84 EXAM'D 7.6.84 IN 502418N, 032251W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.5MTRS, FOUL AT 31.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 30.7 IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1MTR. DCS3 HT 11MTRS, LENGTH 84MTRS, BEAM 10.5MTRS. WELL PRESERVED WK - DCS3 INDICATES MASTS AND SUPERSTRUCTURE STILL STANDING. LYING 030/210DEGS. (GARDLINE SURVEY, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. R/P. H1310/86/12 1.5.86 CONFIRMED AS 'SEVILLA'. BELL RECOVERED BY LOCAL DIVER. (A HILLGROVE). NCA. 1.5.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5024.337N, 0322.898W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.9 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP EXTENDS 200MTRS ALONG 030/210 DEGS. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 13.4MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). BOWS NE.
Last Amended Date May 1, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY O THORESEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE VALENCIA FOR BERGEN. TORPEDOED BY UB-80. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NE, SCOUR RUNS 040/220 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 24.337 N,3 22.898 W
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FAQ

Where is the SEVILLA wreck located?

The SEVILLA wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.337 N,3 22.898 W.

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

The SEVILLA lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.337 N,3 22.898 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SEVILLA?

The seabed around the SEVILLA lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the SEVILLA sink?

The SEVILLA sank on Apr 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SEVILLA discovered?

The wreck of the SEVILLA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SEVILLA belong to?

The SEVILLA belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SEVILLA carrying?

The SEVILLA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the SEVILLA?

The SEVILLA had a tonnage of 1318 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEVILLA?

The SEVILLA is classified as a steam ship.

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