Sten (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sten (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.334 N,5 26.294 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.322233
  • Longitude: -5.438233
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 65.5 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 928
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2012

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] SUNK 5M N OF GODREVY LTHO. (BMVS) H7120/17 H7120/17 [NO DATE] WK IN 501918N, 052614W. (BOT). INS AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). - FNM 717/17. H2537/28 28.8.28 H2537/28 & H4337/28 28.8.28 AMENDED TO NDW PA 1917. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 777. H2959/73 2.1.74 H2959/73 2.1.74 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN USING MAGNETOMETER. (MR.GILES). NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 20MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1178. 14.6.01 14.6.01 LOCATED BY E/S IN 5019.334N, 0526.294W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS SOME 7-8MTRS HIGH AND LOOKS LIKE A ROCK. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON). AMEND TO WK USC 20MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 6.1.12 6.1.12 NOT LOCATED 13.10.09 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND DEAD. BR SD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 5M N OF GODREVY LTHO WHILE ON PASSAGE BARRY TO ST MALO. (WW1SL).

General Comments

SEE [16455]

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FAQ

Where is the STEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.334 N,5 26.294 W.

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

The STEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.334 N,5 26.294 W.

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

The seabed around the STEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 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 NO.

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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