Upas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Upas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.831 N,5 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.480517
  • Longitude: -5.416667
Wreck Depth 13.4 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UPAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.2 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 30.4
Sonar Width 8.6
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 80
Tonnage 470
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 18, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0050.0,,003.1,282
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 29, 2013

Surveying Details

H444/67 24.8.79 H444/67 24.8.79 DIVED ON JULY 1979 IN 542851N, 052454W. SITTING UPRIGHT IN ONE PIECE. IN BAD STATE OF DISINTEGRATION. IN 70FT GEN DEPTH AT HW. (R V BARR 16.8.79). INS AS USC 9MTRS. - NM 2185/79. [WGD] POSN: 5428.860N, 0524.976W. 20.9.13 20.9.13 EXAM'D 4.6.13 IN 5428.831N, 0525.000W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.67 IN GEN DEPTH 16.7MTRS. SCOUR 3.1MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 50MTRS TOWARDS 282 DEGS. LENGTH 30.4MTRS, WIDTH 8.6MTRS, HT 2.95MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). APPARENTLY IN TWO PARTS. AMEND WK 14.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 29.10.13 29.10.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.4MTRS. (BDC EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 13.4MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY J FULLERTON & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J FISHER & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 72HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE AYR FOR WATERPOINT. FOUNDERED OFF BALLYHALBERT CO DOWN IN HEAVY SEAS AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. SIX MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, DISINTEGRATING

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FAQ

Where is the UPAS wreck located?

The UPAS wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.831 N,5 25 W.

How deep is the UPAS and where exactly is it located?

The UPAS lies at a depth of about 13.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.831 N,5 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UPAS?

The seabed around the UPAS lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the UPAS sink?

The UPAS sank on Mar 18, 1915.

When was the wreck of the UPAS discovered?

The wreck of the UPAS was discovered in 1979.

What country did the UPAS belong to?

The UPAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the UPAS carrying?

The UPAS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the UPAS?

The UPAS had a tonnage of 470 tons.

What type of wreck is the UPAS?

The UPAS is classified as a steam ship.

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