Tasmania (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tasmania (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.01 N,3 52.51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.166833
  • Longitude: -3.875167
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TASMANIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag ITA
Length 104.3 m
Width 14.2 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 106.3
Sonar Width 22.8
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 123
Tonnage 3662
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6391/19 INS WK PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DW. (DATE AND AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H7193/33 AMENDED TO NDWPA. (TH). 10.4.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN 501000N, 035312W. LENGTH 240FT, HEIGHT 20FT. (AUBD 302/103, 15TH ESCORT GROUP). H2051/51 25.1.52 DELETED. (HMS SEAGULL, SURVEY [E8881]). H1936/80 29.9.81 EXAM'D 18.3.81 IN 500958N, 035227W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. ABOUT 45MTRS LONG, LYING NW/SE. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). INS AS WK 48MTRS. BR STD. HH091/186/01 28.5.08 EXAM'D IN 5010.0084N, 0352.5062W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.95MTRS. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1186, ROS). AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/186/01 11.9.08 EXAM'D 12.07 IN 5010.0097N, 0352.5099W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.13 IN GEN DPETH 55.14MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 109MTRS, WIDTH 280MTRS (SIC), HT 4.47MTRS. LIES 130/310 DEGS. RECTRANGULAR CONTACT, INTACT AND ON ITS SIDE. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1186, RE-RENDER). WIDTH PROBABLY 28MTRS. NCA. SEP 2014/000153150 11.9.14 EXAM'D 21.6.14 IN 5010.010N, 0352.510W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.26 IN GEN DEPTH 55.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 106.3MTRS, WIDTH 22.8MTRS, HT 6.15MTRS. LIES 123/303 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (MMT, HI 1454). SE END COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 47MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-FLORICAN. BUILT IN 1900 BY W DOXFORD & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY L PITTALUGA. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 286 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE WEST HARTLEPOOL FOR CIVITAVECCHIA. TORPEDOED BY UC-65. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SE END COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 10.01 N,3 52.51 W
Tasmania (Possibly) on Wreck Map Tasmania (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.01 N,3 52.51 W.

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

The TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.01 N,3 52.51 W.

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

The seabed around the TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 3, 1917.

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

The wreck of the TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to ITA.

What cargo was the TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the TASMANIA (POSSIBLY)?

The TASMANIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3662 tons.

What type of wreck is the TASMANIA (POSSIBLY)?

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

Back to Wrecks