Solway Prince (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Solway prince (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
49 51.835 N,2 14.383 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 49.863917
- Longitude: -2.239717
|
| Wreck Depth |
90 m
|
| Water Depth |
98 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
50 |
| Sonar Width |
7 |
| Shadow Height |
6.7 |
| Orientation |
175 |
| Tonnage |
317 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 27, 1917
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,001.5, |
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
1990 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 16, 1999 |
Surveying Details
SUNK BY SUBMARINE 8M N OF ALDERNEY. (LL WW1). H2537/28 24.8.28 H2537/28 24.8.28 WRECK NOT CHARTED. H2504 13.9.51 H2504 13.9.51 INS AS NDW IN 495142N, 021412W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). . H03504/51 24.7.51 H03504/51 LOCATED DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY. NOT DIVED ON. OLD WK, PROBABLY OF A MERCHANT SHIP. LENGTH 280FT, HEIGHT 23FT. LIES 170/350DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). COULD BE WRECK OF 'SOLWAY PRINCE' BUT APPEARS TO BE TOO LARGE. 8.11.71 8.11.71 INS AS USC 28MTRS. NC 3653. H1270/78 25.7.78 H1270/78 25.7.78 AMEND TO USC 70MTRS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). BR STD. 5.2.80 5.2.80 AMEND TO WK 42FMS [77MTRS]. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). BR STD. 5.2.80 5.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. NCA. HH256/350/01 21.12.89 HH256/350/01 21.12.89 NOW WK 91MTRS IN 495154N, 021412W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 89 46 29). BR STD. HH090/496/01 15.10.90 HH090/496/01 15.10.90 OLD WK EXAM'D 17.7.90 IN 495150.1N, 021423W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90.3 IN GEN DEPTH 98MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT WITH NO SUPERSTRUCTURE AND LYING 155/355DEGS. SEEMS TO BE BREAKING UP AT S END. MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION OBTAINED. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 90MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES. (WW1SL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 8M N OF ALDERNEY WHILST ON PASSAGE POOLE TO JERSEY. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 51.835 N,2 14.383 W
Solway Prince (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Solway Prince (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.835 N,2 14.383 W.
How deep is the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.835 N,2 14.383 W.
How deep is the seabed around the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 98 meters deep.
When did the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) sink?
The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 27, 1917.
When was the wreck of the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.
What country did the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?
The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 317 tons.
What type of wreck is the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?
The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE, BREAKING UP AT S END