Siracusa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Siracusa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 26.417 N,5 6.68 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.440283
  • Longitude: -5.111333
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIRACUSA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 83.5 m
Width 10.3 m
Draught 7.2
Sonar Length 58.2
Sonar Width 14.1
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 124
Tonnage 1243
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1897
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2011

Surveying Details

H2959/73 17.4.74 H2959/73 17.4.74 WK OF THE SYRACUSA REPORTED IN 502626N, 050705W. USED BY ANGLERS. (E GILES). NCA YET. H2959/73 23.7.74 H2959/73 23.7.74 LOCATED IN 502626N, 050705W [OGB] USING DECCA. BOWS STAND 15 TO 20FT HIGH AT MAST. GENERAL HT OF FWD PART OF HULL IS 12FT. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND BOILERS STAND 10FT HIGH WITH ENGINE & SHAFT INTACT. STERN BADLY BROKEN. LIES ON ROCKY SEABED WITH SHALLOW GULLEYS. (E GILES, JULY 1974). CHART AS USC 15MTRS. BR STD. 19.1.78 19.1.78 DECCA POSN QUOTED ABOVE (23.7.74) CONVERTS TO 502618N, 050635W. BR STD. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND WK 18MTRS IN 502618N, 050635W [OGB]. NC 1178. HH100/351/04 18.3.91 HH100/351/04 18.3.91 DIVED ON IN 502621N, 050640W [OGB] USING DECCA. HIGHEST PART STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS AT HW SPRINGS. ENGINE AND SHAFT INTACT. BELL FOUND 23.7.86 PROVED TO BE IRON AND NAME NOT DISCERNABLE. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. 22.11.11 22.11.11 LOCATED 25.3.10 IN 5026.417N, 0506.680W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.55 IN GEN DEPTH 27.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 58.2MTRS, WIDTH 14.1MTRS, HT 4.25MTRS. LIES 124/304 DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BAVARIA. BUILT OF IRON IN 1879 BY FLENSBURG SB CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY R M SLOMAN & CO. PASSAGE NEWPORT, MONMOUTH FOR NAPLES. SANK DURING EXTREME WEATHER. CREW OF 24 ALL LOST. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS - N COAST, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, INTACT, BOWS WNW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 26.417 N,5 6.68 W
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FAQ

Where is the SIRACUSA wreck located?

The SIRACUSA wreck is located at coordinates 50 26.417 N,5 6.68 W.

How deep is the SIRACUSA and where exactly is it located?

The SIRACUSA lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 26.417 N,5 6.68 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIRACUSA?

The seabed around the SIRACUSA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SIRACUSA sink?

The SIRACUSA sank on Mar 3, 1897.

When was the wreck of the SIRACUSA discovered?

The wreck of the SIRACUSA was discovered in 1897.

What country did the SIRACUSA belong to?

The SIRACUSA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the SIRACUSA carrying?

The SIRACUSA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SIRACUSA?

The SIRACUSA had a tonnage of 1243 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIRACUSA?

The SIRACUSA is classified as a steam ship.

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