Smyrna Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Smyrna Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.97 N,1 29.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.316167
  • Longitude: -1.498617
Wreck Depth 44.793 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SMYRNA
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 70.8 m
Width 11.7 m
Draught 6.8
Sonar Length 71.31
Sonar Width 16.81
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 20
Tonnage 1305
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1888
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 044.4,093.2,002.4,048
Debris Field None
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2022

Surveying Details

HH090/962/01 16.12.02 EXAM'D 26.6.02 IN 5018.972N, 0129.981W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.1 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LIES 025/205DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTLY BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INS AS WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/20 21.7.03 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. WK IS UPRIGHT BUT WELL BROKEN. THE REMAINS OF THE HOLDS CONTAIN LARGE AMOUNTS OF BOTTLES, GLASSWARE, POTS ETC MANUFACTURED IN THE UK FOR USE IN AUSTRALIA. (MV SKIN DEEP, VIA N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. SEP2020/000273534 9.8.21 EXAM'D 03.03.21; IN 5018.970N, 0129.917W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.79MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS, LENGTH 71.3MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 44.4MTRS, WIDTH 93.2MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 048 DEGS. REMAINS OF BROKEN WRECK SURROUNDED IN SCOUR. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1595-H525-61775). RETAIN NDW 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1876 OF IRON AS A FULLY RIGGED SHIP BY W HOOD & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G THOMPSHON & CO. PASSAGE LONDON FOR SYDNEY. GENERAL CARGO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS MOTO IN DENSE FOG. ELEVEN MEN LOST. (N R CHIPCHASE). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W HENDERSON, ABERDEEN. 11 OF 29 CREW LOST TOGETHER WITH THE ONLY PASSENGER, A CHANNEL PILOT, ON BOARD AT TIME OF LOSS. (SIBI)

General Comments

REMAINS OF BROKEN WRECK SURROUNDED IN SCOUR

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.97 N,1 29.917 W
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FAQ

Where is the SMYRNA wreck located?

The SMYRNA wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.97 N,1 29.917 W.

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

The SMYRNA lies at a depth of about 44.793 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.97 N,1 29.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SMYRNA?

The seabed around the SMYRNA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SMYRNA sink?

The SMYRNA sank on Apr 28, 1888.

When was the wreck of the SMYRNA discovered?

The wreck of the SMYRNA was discovered in 2002.

What country did the SMYRNA belong to?

The SMYRNA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SMYRNA carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the SMYRNA?

The SMYRNA had a tonnage of 1305 tons.

What type of wreck is the SMYRNA?

The SMYRNA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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