Ursus (Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Ursus (part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.199 N,1 29.787 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.553317
  • Longitude: 1.496450
Wreck Depth 14.4 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name URSUS (PART)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1499
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1939
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H0102/40 31.1.40 PFNM 211/40 ISSUED. POSN 513315N, 012930E, APPROX. (TH). H0362/40 15.6.40 INS AS DWPA. - NM 1502/40. H02238/43 8.9.43 AMEND POSN TO 513306N, 012946E. INS G CAN CLOSE N. - NM 1862/43. H0102/40 12.8.46 AMEND POSN TO 513307N, 012953E. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2838/46. H0102/40 19.9.46 DISPERSED TO 45FT. (SKOMER, 26.8.46). IN 2 PARTS - NORTHERN DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 46, FOUL AT 47FT. LEAST DEPTH 46FT IN 513311N, 012948E. GEN DEPTH 52FT. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS, 18.9.46). H0102/40 2.10.46 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 3347/46. H2132/70 23.1.70 EXAM'D 7/8.10.69 IN 513307N. 012953E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 13.7, FOUL 14.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH NOT GIVEN. GEN DEPTH 16.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.8MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 43/69). BR STD. H6340/87 27.1.89 EXAM'D 17.8.88 IN 513310N, 012953.5E [OGB] USING COMPOUND HYPERFIX/TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. V SMALL OBJECT ABOUT 150 MTRS N OF S PART OF WK. AREA HAS SHOALED SINCE '69 SURVEY AND WK HAS PROBABLY BEEN COVERED. CHART IN CONJUNCTION WITH S PART. (NP 1016, HI 423). AMEND TO SW 14.4MTRS (LINKED WITH WK CLOSE S) IN 513307N, 012954E. BR STD. HH090/693/01 26.11.97 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. CONSIDERED NOT TO EXIST. (NP 1016, HI 693). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2017/000123580 15.9.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2017). (GARDLINE, HI 1518). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-KATHE CHRISOPHERSON, EX-IRMGARD HORN. BUILT IN 1902 BY AKT GES 'NEPTUN', ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B URSUS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 136HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE UDDEVALLA FOR ROCHESTER. CARGO VEGETABLE PULP. MINED. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the URSUS (PART) wreck located?

The URSUS (PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.199 N,1 29.787 E.

How deep is the URSUS (PART) and where exactly is it located?

The URSUS (PART) lies at a depth of about 14.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.199 N,1 29.787 E.

How deep is the seabed around the URSUS (PART)?

The seabed around the URSUS (PART) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the URSUS (PART) sink?

The URSUS (PART) sank on Dec 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the URSUS (PART) discovered?

The wreck of the URSUS (PART) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the URSUS (PART) belong to?

The URSUS (PART) belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the URSUS (PART)?

The URSUS (PART) had a tonnage of 1499 tons.

What type of wreck is the URSUS (PART)?

The URSUS (PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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