Umba (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Umba (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.25 N,0 38.861 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.770833
  • Longitude: 0.647683
Wreck Depth 17.23 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UMBA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 105
Tonnage 2042
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 30, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,7,17
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2469/18 8.5.18 SUNK IN APPROX 504600N, 003845E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6391/19 24.5.18 SUNK IN 504635N, 003920E WITH LT BUOY FLG5S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS DW WITH LT BUOY. H2925/18 1M SOUTH FROM ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (LL WW1). 19.3.21 SURVEYED AND NO OBSTN FOUND UP TO 50FT DEPTH LWST. (TRINITY HOUSE, JUNE 1921). H1727/21 19.3.21 NOT A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. LT BUOY REMOVED. (TH, L1144/21). AMEND TO WK (1918) AND DELETE BUOY. - NM. H5978/24 11.5.18 WK IN APPROX 504635N, 003920E. 1 MAST VISIBLE AT LW LYING UPRIGHT MORE OR LESS ACROSS THE TIDE WITH A LEAST DEPTH OF 41FT OVER THE HULL [LWST] AND A DEPTH OF 74FT. (TRINITY HO, 11.5.18). H8/24 6.6.24 INFORMATION FROM HASTINGS FISHERMAN WILL PROBABLY LOCATE WK. FURTHER REPORT WILL BE FORWARDED WHEN POSN HAS BEEN EXAMINED. (HMS KELLETT, 6.6.24). H3874/24 3.6.24 HISTORY OF WRECK SUPPLIED TO HMS KELLETT. H5978/24 4.9.24 WK IN POSN 180DEGS, 5.96M FROM FAIRLIGHT CH OR 504630N, 003830E. SWEPT TO LEAST DEPTH OF 47FT [LWST]. AVERAGE DEPTH IN VICINITY 73FT. (HMS KELLETT, 4.9.24). CHART AS WK 7FMS 5FT IN REVISED POSN. 20.5.55 NOW CHARTED AS WK 7FMS 5FT IN 504636N, 003845E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2451. 14.7.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 13.8MTRS [LAT -0.5M]. NC 536. H4959/73 13.5.75 LOCATED 10.10.74 IN 504612N 003858E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20.5-23.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4.0MTRS. SEA BED IRREGULAR AND BUMPY. WRECK STANDING 5.3MTRS PROUD OF SEA BED LYING 093/273DEGS, 85MTRS IN LENGTH. (HMS EGERIA, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 16.7MTRS [9.1FMS]. [HEIGHT PROUD OF SEA BED 5.3MTRS AWAY FROM AVERAGE DEPTH OF SEA BED 22.0MTRS]. NE 536. H4121/76 4.8.76 SURVEYED 30.4.76. HMS EGERIA'S 1974 POSITION CONFIRMED USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH BY 16.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21-24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 27MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 90MTRS. LYING 095/275DEGS. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN UP. DRIFT SWEEPING NOT CONSIDERED NECESSARY. ACCEPT LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED [16.1MTRS]. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). CHART AS WK 16.1MTRS [8.5FMS]. NE 536. H1309/79 18.12.79 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'THE GUN'. STANDS ON EVEN KEEL, WELL BROKEN IN CENTRE SECTION WITH A GUN MOUNTED AFT. GEN DEPTH 90FT. (C WEST, ST LEONARDS). NCA. SEP 2015/000083464 11.2.16 EXAM'D 5.6.15; IN 5046.250N, 0038.861E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.23MTRS, GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 3MTRS, ORIENTATION 105/285. WK BROKEN AND ENTIRELY BURIED, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 17.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-UTGARD, EX-INGARD, EX-ADELHEIRD MENZELL. BUILT IN 1903 BY AKTIES GES. NEPTUN, ROSTOCK. VESSEL WAS PRIZE OF WAR AND WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 180HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR BARRY ROADS. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-57.

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FAQ

Where is the UMBA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The UMBA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.25 N,0 38.861 E.

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

The UMBA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 17.23 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.25 N,0 38.861 E.

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

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

When did the UMBA (PROBABLY) sink?

The UMBA (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 30, 1918.

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

The wreck of the UMBA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the UMBA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The UMBA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UMBA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The UMBA (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the UMBA (PROBABLY)?

The UMBA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2042 tons.

What type of wreck is the UMBA (PROBABLY)?

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

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