Sidmouth (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sidmouth (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 35.972 N,5 43.241 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.599533
  • Longitude: -5.720683
Wreck Depth 67 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 35
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 145
Tonnage 4045
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 20 MILES S OF WOLF ROCK. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL 17). SUNK 22 MILES S OF WOLF ROCK. (WW1SL). H1282/78/91 26.4.78 H1282/78/91 26.4.78 WK LOCATED IN 493628N, 054258W [OGB] USING DECCA. (T E CAKEBREAD, 24.4.78). E/S TRACE SUPPLIED INDICATES WK STANDS 9.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 90-95MTRS. CHART AS WK 80MTRS. NC 2565. H2979/74 13.7.78 H2979/74 13.7.78 FF REPD IN POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. 10.7.85 10.7.85 WK STANDING 6 FMS ABOVE SEABED. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). NCA. H6501/87 8.3.89 H6501/87 8.3.89 EXAM'D 15.11.88 IN 493556N, 054311W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 67 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 28.3MTRS, SHADOW HT 9.0MTRS. LARGE WK LYING 145/325DEGS. LENGTH 106MTRS, BEAM 35MTRS. MAIN PART STANDS ABOUT 9MTRS ABOVE SEABED BUT A SOLID MAST, DETECTED ON BOTH E/S AND HYDROSEARCH STANDS ABOUT 27MTRS HIGH. CHART AS WK 67MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 67MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 942/89.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 348HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LA SPETZIA. CARGO COAL. STOPPED AND CAPTURED BY UB-29. LATER SUNK BY TORPEDO.

General Comments

LARGE WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 35.972 N,5 43.241 W
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FAQ

Where is the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 35.972 N,5 43.241 W.

How deep is the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 67 meters and is located at coordinates 49 35.972 N,5 43.241 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY)?

The SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4045 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY)?

The SIDMOUTH (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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