Swale (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Swale (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 51.253 N,0 48.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.854217
  • Longitude: 0.815167
Wreck Depth 15.84 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWALE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 42.8
Sonar Width 8.2
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 15
Tonnage 3400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1903
Bottom Texture 4/1
Scour Dimensions 320.0,,002.3,055.0
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2016

Surveying Details

H3429/44 15.6.44 VERY OLD WK IN 505106N, 004909E. SUNK PRE 2ND WORLD WAR. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. H4959/73 9.4.75 WK IN 505112N, 004903E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. DRIFT SWEPT 10,11.9.74 CLEAR AT 13.6MTRS, FOUL AT 14.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. SEA BED SMOOTH. DCS3 LENGTH 50FT. WISPY E/S ECHOES. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS SW 13.9MTRS (7FMS 2FT). NE 536. SEP 2015/000083464 12.2.16 EXAM'D 5.9.15; IN 5051.253N, 0048.910E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.84MTRS, GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 42.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 015/195. SCOUR 320MTRS TOWARDS 055, SCOUR DEPTH 2.3MTRS. WK DEGRADED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 15.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1903 OF STEEL. OOWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHIPPING INVESTMENT CO LTD, LONDON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SCREW. PASSAGE GURENSEY FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO. SANK 2.6 MILES OFF FAIRLIGHT CG STATION, HASTINGS. FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS PORTSLADE.

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FAQ

Where is the SWALE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SWALE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 51.253 N,0 48.91 E.

How deep is the SWALE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SWALE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15.84 meters and is located at coordinates 50 51.253 N,0 48.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SWALE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SWALE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SWALE (PROBABLY) sink?

The SWALE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 18, 1903.

When was the wreck of the SWALE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SWALE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SWALE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SWALE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SWALE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SWALE (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SWALE (PROBABLY)?

The SWALE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3400 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWALE (PROBABLY)?

The SWALE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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