Sten (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sten (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.704 N,5 30.048 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.345067
  • Longitude: -5.500800
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 13
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 106
Tonnage 928
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 5M N OF GODREVY LTHO. (LL WW1). H2959/73 23.5.74 H2959/73 23.5.74 WK FOUND USING MAGNETOMETER IN 502045N, 053006W. DECCA USED. STANDS APPROX 17-20FT HIGH. HAS CARGO OF COAL SO POSSIBLY THE STEN, BUT COULD BE THE PRINCE. BOILER AND COMPOUND ENGINE AMIDSHIPS STAND ABOUT 1FT HIGH. DONKEY BOILER RISING NEAR THE STERN STANDS 18FT HIGH. LIES N/S WITH BOW N. (E GILES, 23.5.74) - CHART AS USC 30MTRS [16FMS]. BR STD. H2959/73 23.7.74 H2959/73 23.7.74 WK IN 502045N, 053006W, USING DECCA, IS ESTIMATED AS ABOUT 1000GRT. OF WW1 VINTAGE. TORPEDOED OR BOMBED FOR'D. (E GILES, 1974). 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK 35MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NC 1178. HH100/351/04 18.3.91 HH100/351/04 18.3.91 DIVED ON IN 502045N, 053006W USING DECCA. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH AT BOILERS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS [LW]. BOWS WITH ANCHORS, WINCH AND SPARE PROPELLER FOUND FOR'D. PROPELLER ON SHAFT, WITH 2 BLADES VISIBLE SIGHTED AT STERN. (R A MAPPLEBECK, 6.1.91). NCA. HH090/799/01 19.12.00 HH090/799/01 19.12.00 EXAM'D 23.7.00 IN 5020.738N, 0530.108W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.6 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 106/286 DEGS. BOWS ?106 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 24MTRS TOWARDS 015 DEGS. UPRIGHT, INTACT. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-JAN MAUN, EX-AARVAK, EX-NEVA, EX-JUANA NANCY. BUILT IN 1883 BY PEARCE, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 125 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY PEARCE BROS, DUNDEE. PASSAGE BARRY FOR ST MALO. TORPEDOED BY UC-64. 9 MEN LOST. (SIBI & LL WW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT, ROCK OUTCROPS NEARBY

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FAQ

Where is the STEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.704 N,5 30.048 W.

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

The STEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.704 N,5 30.048 W.

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

The seabed around the STEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the STEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The STEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 18, 1917.

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

The wreck of the STEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the STEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The STEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The STEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the STEN (POSSIBLY)?

The STEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 928 tons.

What type of wreck is the STEN (POSSIBLY)?

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

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