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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 11, 2014 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 10.01 N,3 52.51 W
Tasmania (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Tasmania (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
INTACT, UPRIGHT, SE END COLLAPSED