Uskmoor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uskmoor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.465 N,3 47.274 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.174417
  • Longitude: -3.787900
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USKMOOR (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 130
Sonar Width 19.3
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 120
Tonnage 3189
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0040.0,,000.5,090
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source owner/operator
Last Amended Date May 20, 2008

Surveying Details

SANK 3M SW FROM PRAWLE POINT. (MASTER). 9.5.74 CHARTED USC PA 30MTRS IN 501045N, 034320W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1631. H1936/80 29.9.81 LARGE WK EXAM'D 28.2.81 IN 501025N, 034710W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS, DCS3 HT 12MTRS. OVER 100MTRS LONG, LYING NW/SE. NO SCOUR, BUT PROMINENT SAND RIPPLES NOTED E/W FROM WK, PARTICULARLY TO THE E. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/87/16 20.5.87 DIVED IN 1986. MEDIUM TO LARGE WRECK. SIDE AND BOTTOM PLATES SEEN LYING FLAT ON SEABED. ALSO PART OF UPSIDE DOWN HULL. BOW AND STERN NOT SEEN. (A HILLGROVE, 9.4.87). NCA. HH100/351/01 20.10.89 DIVED ON DURING 1989 IN 501025N, 034712W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK ALMOST UPSIDE DOWN WITH HULL SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT. LARGE HOLE SEEN IN SIDE WHICH APPEARS THE RESULT OF TORPEDO EXPLOSION. (M R ROWLEY, 17.9.89). NCA. HH091/059/01 4.5.05 EXAM'D 14.7.04 IN 5010.452N, 0347.237W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.1 IN GEN DEPTH 54.4MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 090/270 DEGS. LENGTH 71MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, HT 10.3MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 125/305 DEGS. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 29.11.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A LARGE SS, COMPLETELY INVERTED. PROP SHAFT HALF BURIED. PROBABLY ARMED AS NUMEROUS SHELL CASES IN THE STERN AREA. LISTED IN 'DIVE DEVON' AS USKMOOR, BUT THIS VESSEL WAS UNARMED. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH091/151/01 20.5.08 EXAM'D 26.1.07 IN 5010.4650N, 0347.2739W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 43.94 IN GEN DEPTH 54.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 130.5MTRS, WIDTH 19.3MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. INVERTED WITH SHADOW OF RUDDER AND KEEL VISIBLE TO THE NW. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1186). RETAIN WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOOR LINE LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 291NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR BARRY. TORPEDOED BY UB 80. NO CREW LOST. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE & SIBI).

General Comments

INVERTED, BOWS SE, SCOUR 090/270 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the USKMOOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The USKMOOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.465 N,3 47.274 W.

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

The USKMOOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.465 N,3 47.274 W.

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

The seabed around the USKMOOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the USKMOOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The USKMOOR (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 5, 1918.

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

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

What country did the USKMOOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The USKMOOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the USKMOOR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The USKMOOR (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the USKMOOR (PROBABLY)?

The USKMOOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3189 tons.

What type of wreck is the USKMOOR (PROBABLY)?

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

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