Wallachia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wallachia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 51.679 N,4 57.187 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.861317
  • Longitude: -4.953117
Wreck Depth 19.4 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALLACHIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 78.9 m
Width 11 m
Sonar Length 85
Shadow Height 9.5
Tonnage 1724
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1895
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2579/76 14.1.77 LOCATED 10.12.76 IN 555142N, 045711W USING VISUAL BEARINGS. LEAST DEPTH 27MTRS IN GEN.DEPTH 40MTRS (UNREDUCED). APPROX 300FT LONG, UPRIGHT, LYING N/S AND STANDING ABOUT 30FT ABOVE SEABED. STERN ONLY EXAMINED. ONE IRON PROPELLER AND RUDDER SIGHTED. NO DEBRIS NEAR WRECK. (HMS SHERATON, 14.12.76). H2579/76 22.3.77 APPEARS TO BE WK OF CLYDE PUFFER. BOWS NE STERN SW. UPRIGHT. STUMP MAST RISING ABOUT 13MTRS ABOVE SEABED.COVERED WITH NETS. LENGTH APPROX 30 MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER 20.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. (CDO CLYDE S/M BASE, 8.3.77). INS AS WK 20.5MTRS IN 555142N, 045711W. - NM1230/77 28.3.77 TOO BIG FOR PUFFER..DEPTH CONFIRMED. (CPA, TELECON). H1287/78/299 18.10.78 LARGE WK. ALMOST INTACT IN 105FT OF WATER. LYING UPRIGHT, HEADING APPROX 345 DEG (T). HIGHEST POINT IS BRIDGE AMIDSHIPS AND STANDS ABOUT 27FT OFF SEABED. SUPERSTRUCTURE & FUNNEL COLLAPSED. IDENTIFIED BY BUILDERS YARD NO AS THE WALLACHIA, BUILT 1883 (R MCCRINDLE). NCA. H2885/83 12.5.86 EXAM'D 16.7.85 IN 555141N, 045707W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.4 IN GEN DEPTHS 32 TO 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS. LYING UPRIGHT, ORIENTATED 000/180 DEG WITH HIGH POINTS AMIDSHIPS AND AT EITHER END. NO EVIDENCE OF 2ND WK IN VICINITY. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 165C). - NM 1519/86. H4065/85 18.2.87 EXAM'D 27.6.86 IN 555141N, 045708W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2 IN GEN DEPTHS 32 TO 33MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.5MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS. LYING 000/180 DEG. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (HMS HECLA, HI 322). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY MORDAUNT, OSWALD & CO, SOUTHAMPTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM BURRELL & SON, GLASGOW. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR TRINIDAD AND DEMERERA. CARGO OF COAL, GIN, WHISKY, BUILDING MATERIALS, BOOKS, STATIONERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE & GENERAL GOODS. SANK AFTER BEING HIT ON STBD BOW BY THE NORWEGIAN SS 'FLOS' IN FOGGY WEATHER.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 51.679 N,4 57.187 W
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FAQ

Where is the WALLACHIA wreck located?

The WALLACHIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 51.679 N,4 57.187 W.

How deep is the WALLACHIA and where exactly is it located?

The WALLACHIA lies at a depth of about 19.4 meters and is located at coordinates 55 51.679 N,4 57.187 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALLACHIA?

The seabed around the WALLACHIA lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the WALLACHIA sink?

The WALLACHIA sank on Sep 29, 1895.

When was the wreck of the WALLACHIA discovered?

The wreck of the WALLACHIA was discovered in 1976.

What country did the WALLACHIA belong to?

The WALLACHIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WALLACHIA carrying?

The WALLACHIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WALLACHIA?

The WALLACHIA had a tonnage of 1724 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALLACHIA?

The WALLACHIA is classified as a steam ship.

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