Silvonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Silvonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 9.04 N,2 11.547 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.150667
  • Longitude: -2.192450
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVONIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1131
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1935
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2006

Surveying Details

H3098/35 10.5.35 DW IN 490906N, 021128W OR 122DEGS, 2C FROM HUBANT ROCK. (HARBOUR MASTER JERSEY). INS AS DW. - NM 775/35. H2080/62 13.6.62 WK NOT LOCATED, BUT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND BY E/S ON THIS EXTREMELY JAGGED BOTTOM AND PROBABLY IMPOSSIBLE BY SONAR. NOT CONSIDERED WORTH SEARCHING FURTHER. (SCES 1961). H2501/60 1.6.66 SHOWN AS DW PA ON NC 810. 17.12.68 REPD TO BE COMPLETELY BROKEN UP INTO SMALL PLATES EXCEPT FOR BOILERS & ENGINES. (T A TITTERINGTON, LTRS 23.11.68 & 3.12.68 TO D OF C(N)). H4647/68 20.12.69 COMPLETELY BROKEN UP, EVEN THE ENGINE BLOCK IS BROKEN IN HALF. GENERAL DIRECTION OF BOWS IS TO THE WEST. ALL NON-FERROUS METAL HAS DISAPPEARED. PROP IS IRON. (T A TITTERINGTON, 16.10.69). H4984/74 6.3.78 USC PA 20MTRS IN 490906N, 021128W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78 05 20). AMENDED TO NDW PA. BR STD. 25.6.93 SHOWN AS DW PA ON FRENCH 7161 [1993 EDN]. AMENDED TO DW PA. BR STD. 17.2.06 [WGD] POSN: 4909.040N, 0211.547W. BA 1137 [3RD EDN, MAY' 03].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY R WILLIAMSON & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORTHWEST SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 136NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR ST HELIER. STRUCK A ROCK & SANK IN ST BRELADE BAY. (DODS).

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the SILVONIA wreck located?

The SILVONIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 9.04 N,2 11.547 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVONIA?

The seabed around the SILVONIA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the SILVONIA sink?

The SILVONIA sank on May 6, 1935.

When was the wreck of the SILVONIA discovered?

The wreck of the SILVONIA was discovered in 1935.

What country did the SILVONIA belong to?

The SILVONIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SILVONIA carrying?

The SILVONIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SILVONIA?

The SILVONIA had a tonnage of 1131 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVONIA?

The SILVONIA is classified as a steam ship.

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