Songvand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Songvand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 8.64 N,7 43.145 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.144000
  • Longitude: -7.719083
Wreck Depth 128 m
Water Depth 136 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SONGVAND
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 2206
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 4, 1917
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4847/71 3.5.72 H4847/71 3.5.72 LOCATED IN 490836N, 074306W USING DECCA. GEN DEPTH 450FT. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 25FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 1.4.72). CHART AS WK 70FMS [128MTRS]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 1978

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 80-90 MILES SW BY W OF BISHOP ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM BARRY TO SANTOS. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SONGVAND wreck located?

The SONGVAND wreck is located at coordinates 49 8.64 N,7 43.145 W.

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

The SONGVAND lies at a depth of about 128 meters and is located at coordinates 49 8.64 N,7 43.145 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SONGVAND?

The seabed around the SONGVAND lies at approximately 136 meters deep.

When did the SONGVAND sink?

The SONGVAND sank on Jun 4, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SONGVAND discovered?

The wreck of the SONGVAND was discovered in 1972.

What country did the SONGVAND belong to?

The SONGVAND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SONGVAND carrying?

The SONGVAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SONGVAND?

The SONGVAND had a tonnage of 2206 tons.

What type of wreck is the SONGVAND?

The SONGVAND is classified as a sailing vessel.

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