Sna Iii Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Sna iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 54.886 N,0 7.528 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.914767
- Longitude: 0.125467
|
| Wreck Depth |
21.11 m
|
| Water Depth |
27 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SNA III |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Length |
88.4 m |
| Sonar Length |
76.4 |
| Sonar Width |
10.4 |
| Shadow Height |
6.85 |
| Orientation |
173 |
| Tonnage |
1709 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 26, 1917
|
| Bottom Texture |
4,6 |
| Original Detection Year |
1926 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 11, 2016 |
Surveying Details
H3039/26 GIVES TONNAGE AND CONFIRMS LOSS. H4523/26 16.10.26 DW PA (1917) IN 535400N, 001030E. (ADMIRALTY). BR STD. H01624/44 14.6.44 POSN 535456N, 000745E. KNOWN TO HAVE AT LEAST 58FT OVER IT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 14.4.44). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. - PNM 1214/44. H01624/44 29.7.44 DELETED FROM 2182A. - NM 1612/44. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 17.5MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 16.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H2534/74 28.11.79 BAD OBSTN [WK] REPD IN 535452N, 000730E. POSN BY DECCA. POSSIBLY TWO OBSTNS. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL. 1). H5084/77 20.3.80 EXAM'D 27.11.79 IN 535452N, 000729E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.1 IN GEN DEPTH 28.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS. LYING 030/210 DEG WITH HIGH PT AT N END. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). BR STD. H1942/76 9.3.81 SWEPT 3.6.80, CLEAR AT 22.4MTRS, FOUL 22.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.4MTRS IN 535453N, 000738E [OGB]. (SOISS, HI 65/80). 1979 POSN INCORRECT. BR STD. H1270/84 5.4.88 AMEND TO SW 22.0MTRS. NES 121 & 1190. HH100/351/06 11.12.92 DIVED 24.8.92 BY BRIDLINGTON SAC AND POSITVELY IDENTIFIED AS SNA III. BUILDER'S PLATE RECOVERED. (M RADLEY, 21.11.92). SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5354.886N, 0007.528E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 76.4MTRS, WIDTH 10.4MTRS, HEIGHT 6.85MTRS, ORIENTATION 173/353 DEGS. LARGE WRECK LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH THE STERN SECTION BROKEN AWAY WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE NATIONALE D'AFFRETEMENTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR ROUEN.
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FAQ
Where is the SNA III wreck located?
The SNA III wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.886 N,0 7.528 E.
How deep is the SNA III and where exactly is it located?
The SNA III lies at a depth of about 21.11 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.886 N,0 7.528 E.
How deep is the seabed around the SNA III?
The seabed around the SNA III lies at approximately 27 meters deep.
When did the SNA III sink?
The SNA III sank on Sep 26, 1917.
When was the wreck of the SNA III discovered?
The wreck of the SNA III was discovered in 1926.
What country did the SNA III belong to?
The SNA III belonged to FR.
What cargo was the SNA III carrying?
The SNA III was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the SNA III?
The SNA III had a tonnage of 1709 tons.
What type of wreck is the SNA III?
The SNA III is classified as a steam ship.