Sir Russell Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Sir russell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 57.28 N,1 9.592 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.954667
- Longitude: 1.159867
|
| Wreck Depth |
23.78 m
|
| Water Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SIR RUSSELL |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
74.4 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Draught |
4.9 |
| Sonar Length |
45.3 |
| Sonar Width |
9.5 |
| Shadow Height |
5.4 |
| Orientation |
104 |
| Tonnage |
1548 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Aug 11, 1941
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,6 |
| Original Detection Year |
1943 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 19, 2017 |
Surveying Details
H02777/41 28.8.43 SUNK NEAR PORTSLADE IN 505700N, 010900E. (V A DOVER). NCA. H5824/61 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 70FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.60). CHART AS NDW. H02777/41 15.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 62FT. SCOUR 111FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77FT IN GEN DEPTH 101FT. (HMS SCOTT, 20.4.61). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 2FT. H4418/70 29.10.71 AMEND TO SW 18.8MTRS. NC 1892. H6738/68 1.3.72 IDENTIFIED AS 'LIZZONIA' AND NOT 'SIR RUSSELL'. [SEE WRECK [21125] IN 505820N, 010801E]. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO). FIRST SURVEYED BY HMS SCOTT IN 1960 BEFORE 'LIZZONIA' SANK, SO THIS PROBABLY WRONG. H4199/78 5.10.78 LOCATED 21.9.77 IN 505715N, 010942E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 32-33MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS. LYING 100/280DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.. HH242/400/08 16.9.96 LOCATED IN 505716.8N, 010934.7E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 711, HN DTD 22.8.96). AMEND TO SW 23.0MTRS IN 505714.7N, 010940.8E [OGB]. - NM 3506/96. HH090/711/01 30.1.97 EXAM'D 3.8.96 IN 505716N, 010935E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.3, FOUL AT 23.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.6 IN GEN DEPTH 30.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. IN ONE PIECE, NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 711). NFA. SEP 2016/000091764 19.04.17 EXAM'D 25.07.16; IN 5057.280N, 0109.592E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 45.3MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 104/284 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED BY E BOAT EN ROUTE FROM WEAR TO SOUTHAMPTON. (LL WW2 & WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 57.28 N,1 9.592 E
Sir Russell on Wreck Map
Sir Russell Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SIR RUSSELL wreck located?
The SIR RUSSELL wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.28 N,1 9.592 E.
How deep is the SIR RUSSELL and where exactly is it located?
The SIR RUSSELL lies at a depth of about 23.78 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.28 N,1 9.592 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SIR RUSSELL?
The seabed around the SIR RUSSELL lies at approximately 27 meters deep.
When did the SIR RUSSELL sink?
The SIR RUSSELL sank on Aug 11, 1941.
When was the wreck of the SIR RUSSELL discovered?
The wreck of the SIR RUSSELL was discovered in 1943.
What country did the SIR RUSSELL belong to?
The SIR RUSSELL belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SIR RUSSELL carrying?
The SIR RUSSELL was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the SIR RUSSELL?
The SIR RUSSELL had a tonnage of 1548 tons.
What type of wreck is the SIR RUSSELL?
The SIR RUSSELL is classified as a steam ship.