Thracia (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Thracia (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 30.816 N,3 17.414 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.513600
  • Longitude: -3.290233
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THRACIA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2891
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H7343/17 SANK 330DEGS, 1.8M FROM BIRVIDEAUX. (FR NM 13 16 17). CHART AS WK PA IN 473100N, 031700W. BR STD. H3732/18 ABOVE DATA CONFIRMED. SANK 12M N FROM BELLE ISLE. (BMVS). SUNK IN 473100N, 031700W APPROX. (FR NM NO.1). H2966/22 18.5.22 CHART AS DW PA (1917). BR STD. H3587/28 12.6.28 TO BE EXPUNGED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DELETE. - NM 1043/28. HH353/351/01 4.6.91 WK, LEAST DEPTH 26MTRS, IN 473051N, 031720W. (BREST NM 91 16 24). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY SIR R DIXON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUNARD LINE. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR ARDROSSAN. TORPEDOED. 36 MEN, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN, WERE LOST. (DODS & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the THRACIA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The THRACIA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 30.816 N,3 17.414 W.

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

The THRACIA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 47 30.816 N,3 17.414 W.

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

The seabed around the THRACIA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the THRACIA (PROBABLY) sink?

The THRACIA (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 27, 1917.

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

The wreck of the THRACIA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the THRACIA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The THRACIA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the THRACIA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The THRACIA (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the THRACIA (PROBABLY)?

The THRACIA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2891 tons.

What type of wreck is the THRACIA (PROBABLY)?

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

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