Silverpine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Silverpine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 14 N,18 8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.233333
  • Longitude: -18.133333
Water Depth 2050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVERPINE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 122.2 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5066
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 541400N, 180800W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SILVER LINE. OIL ENGINE OF 1052 BHP FOR 11 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS). TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE `ARGO'. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SILVERPINE wreck located?

The SILVERPINE wreck is located at coordinates 54 14 N,18 8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVERPINE?

The seabed around the SILVERPINE lies at approximately 2050 meters deep.

When did the SILVERPINE sink?

The SILVERPINE sank on Dec 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SILVERPINE discovered?

The wreck of the SILVERPINE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SILVERPINE belong to?

The SILVERPINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SILVERPINE?

The SILVERPINE had a tonnage of 5066 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVERPINE?

The SILVERPINE is classified as a motor vessel.

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