Ursa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ursa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.201 N,3 7.325 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.553350
  • Longitude: -3.122083
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URSA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1740
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2015

Surveying Details

20.9.18 SUNK 7 TO 8MILES SSW OF BEER HEAD. SANK WITHIN 10MINUTES. (BOT WR8/263 & IDSA). POSN 503310N, 030715W, APPROX., FOR FILING ONLY. H6391/19 16.2.20 CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 503310N, 030715W ON NE'S 3315 & 2620. H2537/28 10.7.28 AMEND TO DW (1918). H3971/52 10.10.52 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT). DELETED. H2923/83 20.11.84 NOT FOUND. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD. HI 202). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 NOT FOUND. (MMT, HI 1453). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1902 BY GRANGEMOUTH & GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO. AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY B. INGELSSON, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PENARTH TO ROUEN. (LL WW1 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the URSA wreck located?

The URSA wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.201 N,3 7.325 W.

How deep is the seabed around the URSA?

The seabed around the URSA lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the URSA sink?

The URSA sank on Sep 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the URSA discovered?

The wreck of the URSA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the URSA belong to?

The URSA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the URSA carrying?

The URSA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the URSA?

The URSA had a tonnage of 1740 tons.

What type of wreck is the URSA?

The URSA is classified as a steam ship.

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