Van Stirum (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Van stirum (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.845 N,5 47.631 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.597417
  • Longitude: -5.793850
Wreck Depth 88.9 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 7.8
Sonar Length 30.3
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 50
Tonnage 3284
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1915
Bottom Texture 4/1
Scour Dimensions 080.0,,004.1,165.0
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2016

Surveying Details

H5827/59 23.10.59 LOCATED 7.9.59 IN 513550N, 054734W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 288 IN GEN DEPTH 306FT. SCOUR 6FT. STANDS 18FT ABOVE SANDY SEABED. LENGTH 170FT. AN OLD WK. (HMS SHACKLETON, OPERATION VICTOR SEARCH, 22.9.59). 7.4.72 INS AS NDW. NC 1478. 14.11.72 AMEND TO WK 40FMS. NE 1178. 18.12.72 AMEND TO WK USC 73MTRS. NC 1478. H5001/72 3.7.79 LOCATED 25.11.78 IN 513549N, 054734W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HECATE, HI 33A/78). AMEND TO WK 85MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000053290 2.9.16 EXAM'D 15.3.16 IN 5135.845N, 0547.631W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 88.9MTRS, GEN DEPTH 92MTRS. LENGTH 30.3MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 050/230. SCOUR LENGTH 80MTRS, DEEP 4.1MTRS TOWARDS 165DEGS. WK LISTING TO PORT, SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT, WK PROMINENT IN M/B DATA. (MMT, HI 1471 OFF SMALLS TSS). AMEND NDW 88MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY THE N OF IRELAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. EX-DUTH VESSEL, REQUISTIONED IN 1915. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR CARDIFF. CARGO NOT KNOWN. CAPTURED & THEN TORPEDOED BY U-24 IN 5155.0N, 0616.0W. FOUNDERED 8M SSW FROM SMALLS. (WW1SL)

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FAQ

Where is the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.845 N,5 47.631 W.

How deep is the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 88.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.845 N,5 47.631 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 25, 1915.

When was the wreck of the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1959.

What country did the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY)?

The VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3284 tons.

What type of wreck is the VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY)?

The VAN STIRUM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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