Urd Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Urd Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 44.333 N,0 31.667 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.738883
  • Longitude: -0.527783
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3049
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H413/62 19.2.62 H413/62 19.2.62 VESSEL SHOWN IN 374420N, 003140W, OR 10M NE HALF E OF CAPE PALOS. REQUEST FOR DETAILS FROM SPANISH EMBASSY FOR SALVAGE RIGHTS. (LLOYDS LIST D M 18779/61). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 31, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM CARDIFF TO GENOA. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & SANK. 3 LIVES LOST. (WW1MSL).

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FAQ

Where is the URD wreck located?

The URD wreck is located at coordinates 37 44.333 N,0 31.667 W.

How deep is the seabed around the URD?

The seabed around the URD lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the URD sink?

The URD sank on Sep 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the URD discovered?

The wreck of the URD was discovered in 1917.

What country did the URD belong to?

The URD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the URD carrying?

The URD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the URD?

The URD had a tonnage of 3049 tons.

What type of wreck is the URD?

The URD is classified as a steam ship.

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