Sirdar (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sirdar (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 24.27 N,5 0.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.404500
  • Longitude: -5.001667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIRDAR (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 3519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1910
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2474/19 [NO DATE] SHOWN AS WK IN 482430N, 050100W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10103. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BR STD. H7848/30 25.11.30 DELETE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. BR STD. H4795/35 19.8.35 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 5287. DELETE. NE 2694. 19.8.77 WK IN 482419.8N, 050000.6W [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 1.4MTRS IN MEAN DEPTH 2MTRS BY E/S. SIZE, OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). NCA. 9.9.77 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. H4226/85 21.12.88 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH CHARTS. (EPSHOM, 10.6.88). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1899 BY TYNE IRON SB CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 304NHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENS, SUTTON & STEPHENS. PASSAGE TAGANROG FOR EMDEN. WRECKED ON MELMEUR ROCK W OF MOLENE ISLAND. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 24.27 N,5 0.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 23, 1910.

When was the wreck of the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY)?

The SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3519 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIRDAR (POSSIBLY)?

The SIRDAR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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