Siren Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Siren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.48 N,2 56.737 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.208000
  • Longitude: -2.945617
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIREN
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 79.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 62
Tonnage 1555
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1896
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3259/44 15.11.44 H3259/44 & H3526/44 POSN 501100N 025600W. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 15.11.44). 20.12.44 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 501200N, 025636W. (AUBD 303/56, ESCORT GROUP 4, 20.12.44). 22.7.55 22.7.55 WK 27 FMS IN 501227N, 025640W. (HMS SCOTT, 1954). 18.1.80 18.1.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 49 MTRS ON FRENCH 878 [DEC '79 EDN SCALE 1:240,000]. NCA. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 HH100/351/13 10.9.98 POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION AS 'SIREN' BY THE BELL IN SUMMER 1998. (N R CHIPCHASE). NFA.. HH100/351/14/10 12.3.99 HH100/351/14/10 12.3.99 LOCATED IN 5012.445N, 0256.667W [OGB] USING DGPS. HEIGHT 5MTRS. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED FOR POSN. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.1.99). AMENDED CINC. AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/961/01 15.12.03 HH090/961/01 15.12.03 EXAM'D 5.8.03 IN 5012.480N, 0256.737W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.0 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 062/242 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 54MTRS. BR STD. 13.9.05 13.9.05 CINC REMOVED, MORE THAN 5 YEARS. 24.6.08 24.6.08 DIVED 12.00 AM 30.5.08, LEAST DEPTH 60MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS (NOT ADJUSTED). VESSEL UPRIGHT, LISTING TO STARBOARD & VERY BROKEN UP. COVERED WITH A TRAWL NET WHICH IS A DIVE HAZARD. MIDSHIP TO BOW OPEN & REVEALING LARGE OAK BARRELS CONTAINING TALLOW, THE CONDITION OF WHICH IS POOR. EVIDENCE OF EXTENSIVE FISHING. (STEPHEN CHESHIRE, E-MAIL DTD 23.6.08). ADJUSTMENT FOR TIDE: LEAST DEPTH 56.73MTRS, GEN DEPTH 58.72MTRS. RETAIN AS WK 54MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OR IRON IN 1881. A FULL RIGGED SHIP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A & J H CARMICHAEL & CO. PASSGE LONDON FOR SYDNEY. LOST AFTER COLLISION WITH HMS LANDRAIL. (SIBI).

General Comments

IRON HULL, WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the SIREN wreck located?

The SIREN wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.48 N,2 56.737 W.

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

The SIREN lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.48 N,2 56.737 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIREN?

The seabed around the SIREN lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When did the SIREN sink?

The SIREN sank on Jul 11, 1896.

When was the wreck of the SIREN discovered?

The wreck of the SIREN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SIREN belong to?

The SIREN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIREN carrying?

The SIREN was carrying clay products,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SIREN?

The SIREN had a tonnage of 1555 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIREN?

The SIREN is classified as a sailing vessel.

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