Ursa (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ursa (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.197 N,3 0.653 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.469950
  • Longitude: -3.010883
Wreck Depth 36.28 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URSA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 92.3
Sonar Width 17.7
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 165
Tonnage 1740
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1918
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2015

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SUNK 15M E BY N FROM BERRY HEAD. H6391/19 CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] ON BA CHARTS 3315 & 2620. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2537/28 AMENDED TO DW PA (1917). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3971/52 4.7.52 WK IN 502810N, 030030W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19FMS, FOUL AT 20FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 121FT IN GEN DEPTH 26FMS. SEABED HARD WITH SAND COVERING. LENGTH 300FT. LIES N/S & IS A GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS SCOTT, SCES, DTD 25.6.52). AMEND TO WK 19FMS. BR STD. H3950/70 21.5.71 NOW CHARTED AS SW 34MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 3315. H1310/80 16.12.80 WK IN 502810N, 030030W REPORTED KNOWN LOCALLY AS 'PORTLAND'. BOWS HAVE BLOWN APART & GALLEY IS TOWARDS STERN ON STBD SIDE, WHICH INDICATES HULL & STERN HOUSING ARE VIRTUALLY COMPLETE. (W E BUTLAND, BSAC RECORDS OFFICER, DTD 14.11.80). NCA. H5982/82 12.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502808N, 030034W USING DECCA. (KINGFISHER CHART K(SW1 & 2. 1982). NCA YET. H2923/83 21.12.84 EXAM'D 26.7.84 IN 502809N, 030035W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.0MTRS, FOUL AT 32.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.4 IN GENERAL DEPTH 45MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, APPROX. LYING N/S WITH BOWS S AND DETACHED FROM HULL AND LYING TO THE E. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/01 10.10.89 WK IN THIS POSN IS A '3 ISLAND' SS. THIS & ITS LARGE SIZE SEEM TO INDICATE THAT THIS IS NOT THE 'W H DWYER', WHICH HAD HER MACHINERY AFT. (C DAVIES, DTD 19.6.89). NCA. HH100/351/09 29.6.95 THOUGHT TO BE PROBABLY THE WRECK OF THE 'URSA'. (N CHIPCHASE). NCA. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 EXAM'D 12.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.28MTRS IN 5028.197N, 0300.653W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 45MTRS. LENGTH 92.3MTRS, WIDTH 17.7MTRS, HEIGHT 8.8MTRS. ORIENTATION 165/345 DEGS. PARTIALLY INTACT, BOW BROKEN AWAY, LISTS TO PORT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY GRANGEMOUTH & GREENOCK DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY B INGELSSON. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UB-104. (WW1SL, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

PARTIALLY INTACT, BOW BROKEN AWAY, LISTS TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 28.197 N,3 0.653 W
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FAQ

Where is the URSA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The URSA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.197 N,3 0.653 W.

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

The URSA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36.28 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.197 N,3 0.653 W.

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

The seabed around the URSA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the URSA (PROBABLY) sink?

The URSA (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 17, 1918.

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

The wreck of the URSA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the URSA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The URSA (PROBABLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the URSA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The URSA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the URSA (PROBABLY)?

The URSA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1740 tons.

What type of wreck is the URSA (PROBABLY)?

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

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