Sirius (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sirius (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.276 N,5 46.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.037933
  • Longitude: -5.777217
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIRIUS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 160
Tonnage 1005
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3841/86 25.1.88 EXAM'D 18.9.87 IN 500216N, 054636W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.2 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH HT [SHADOW] 8.4MTRS; [VERTICAL] 14.1MTRS. LENGTH 53MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LYING 325/145DEGS WITH BOWS APPARENTLY NW. HULL IS BROKEN AMIDSHIPS AND THERE ARE HIGH POINTS NEAR BOW AND STERN. CHART AS WK 53MTRS. POSSIBLY THE SIRIUS [16276]. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 360). INS AS WK 53MTRS. - NM 542/88. 10.2.14 EXAM'D 1.12.13 IN 5002.276N, 0546.633W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.2 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 4.6MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPARENTLY IN TWO PARTS, WITH SINGLE BOILER EVIDENT. (MMT, HI 1415). BOWS NW, BOILER AND ENGINE LIE CLOSE SW. AMEND WK 57MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1884 BY BREMER SCHFFSB, GES VEGESACK. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANION ENGINE PF 99 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM PENARTH. BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN SUNK BY A MINE. (SIBI). TORPEDOED. (MASTER'S REPORT 1918). SANK WHEN STRUCK BELBECK SHOAL IN 500346N, 054438W. (COAST-WATCHER AT SENNEN COVE, BUT MASTER'S REPORT WAS ACCEPTED).

General Comments

BOWS NNW, WELL BROKEN UP, SEE [16276]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 2.276 N,5 46.633 W
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FAQ

Where is the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.276 N,5 46.633 W.

How deep is the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.276 N,5 46.633 W.

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

The seabed around the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 29, 1918.

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

The wreck of the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY)?

The SIRIUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1005 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIRIUS (POSSIBLY)?

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

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