Strombus (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Strombus (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.613 N,3 57.284 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.576883
  • Longitude: -3.954733
Wreck Depth 2.401 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STROMBUS (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 125 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 65.1
Sonar Width 42.8
Shadow Height 1.8
Tonnage 6549
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1940
Scour Dimensions 010.7,,000.6,045.0
Debris Field yes
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1285/75 12.7.75 LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 1FTM 3FT IN 513455N, 035648W. (M J O'KANE, LTR). H4119/71 28.7.75 EXAM'D IN 513435N, 035712W. CHAIN SWEPT FOUL 5FT LWST, CLEAR 3FT LWST. SURROUNDING DEPTH 13FT AND GENERAL SURROUNDING DEPTH 10 TO 12FT LWST. WRECKAGE EXTENDS 200FT. 2 MAJOR PORTIONS OF WK NORTH AND SOUTH OF EACH OTHER. HIGH SPOTS ARE BOILERS AND MACHINERY. CONSIDERED THIS TO BE PART OF NORWEGIAN TANKER STROMBUS. (TH). INS SW 0FTHM 3FT G CAN BUOY GPFL(2)G, 10SEC, RARFL, 137DEG,400FT FROM WK. - NM 1604/75. 2.11.76 AMEND TO SW 0.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1161. H1270/74 2.11.76 WK BUOY AMENDED TO R CAN, GPFL 2 R, 10SEC, RAREFL. (TH NM 108/76). BR STD. H4119/71 17.6.77 WK TO BE DISPERSED TO A DEPTH OF 8FT MLWS. CONTRACT PLACED WITH COSAG DIVING LTD, GT YARMOUTH NORFOLK. (TH LTR DTD 31.5.77). H4119/71 16.9.77 WK DISPERSED. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR 2.05MTRS, FOUL 2.45MTRS. GEN DEPTH 4.2MTRS. WK STANDS APPROX 1.8MTRS HIGH. BUOY REMOVED. (TH SWANSEA, TLX DTD 8.9.77 & TELECON CDR WAUGH 16.9.77). AMEND TO SW 2.0MTRS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2201/77. H3804/72 12.8.80 SWEPT 11.7.80. CLEAR 1.2MTRS, FOUL 1.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.4MTRS. WK HT 2.4MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LYING 140/320 DEG. (HMS FOX, HN 21.7.80). AMEND TO SW 1.2MTRS. - NM 1839/80 SEP 2018/000049866 3.7.18 EXAM'D 19.2.18; WK LOCATED IN 5134.613N, 0357.284W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.401MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS, LENGTH 65.1MTRS, WIDTH 42.8MTRS, HEIGHT 1.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 10.7MTRS, 0.6MTRS DEEP. DEBRIS FIELD TOWARDS 045 DEGS. (TITAN SURVEYS LTD, HI 1576). AMEND DW 2.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

12.11.42 BUILT IN 1900 BY ARMSTRONG & WHITWORTH CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S SEVILLA, ONESIMUS. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ANTARCTIC. CARGO COAL & PATENT FUEL. DETONATED A GERMAN-LAID MINE. TUGS TOWED TO SWANSEA AND VESSEL BEACHED. ON 12.11.42 TAKEN TO BRITON FERRY FOR BREAKING BUT FORECASTLE BROKE OFF, DRIFTED AWAY AND CAPSIZED AND STILL LIES ON THE SEABED. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT NONE OF THE VESSEL ARRIVED FOR BREAKING AND THAT THE THREE SECTIONS ARE PARTS OF THE ENTIRE VESSEL. DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES BY COSAG DIVING IN 1977. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the STROMBUS (PART OF) wreck located?

The STROMBUS (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.613 N,3 57.284 W.

How deep is the STROMBUS (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The STROMBUS (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 2.401 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.613 N,3 57.284 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STROMBUS (PART OF)?

The seabed around the STROMBUS (PART OF) lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the STROMBUS (PART OF) sink?

The STROMBUS (PART OF) sank on Oct 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STROMBUS (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the STROMBUS (PART OF) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the STROMBUS (PART OF) belong to?

The STROMBUS (PART OF) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STROMBUS (PART OF) carrying?

The STROMBUS (PART OF) was carrying coal,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the STROMBUS (PART OF)?

The STROMBUS (PART OF) had a tonnage of 6549 tons.

What type of wreck is the STROMBUS (PART OF)?

The STROMBUS (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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