Silvia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Silvia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 23.287 N,0 32.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.388117
  • Longitude: -0.534833
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVIA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 29.9 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 15M SSE FROM OWERS LTV. (WW1SL). NCA. POSN 502315N, 003200W FOR FILING ONLY. H4121/76 9.11.76 NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH BY CLOSE SOUNDING AND SIDESCAN SONAR DCS3. (HMS FAWN, HI52/76). NCA. HH090/952/01 31.10.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY EXPLOSIVES 15M SSE FROM OWERS LTV. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SILVIA wreck located?

The SILVIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.287 N,0 32.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVIA?

The seabed around the SILVIA lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the SILVIA sink?

The SILVIA sank on Apr 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SILVIA discovered?

The wreck of the SILVIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SILVIA belong to?

The SILVIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SILVIA?

The SILVIA had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVIA?

The SILVIA is classified as a sailing vessel.