War Firth (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
War firth (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 23.397 N,5 10.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.389950
  • Longitude: -5.170367
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 113
Sonar Width 51
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 11
Tonnage 3112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2005

Surveying Details

TORPEDOED BETWEEN USHANT & THE LIZARD. (BOT WR 9/234, DOCKET M42253). 6.9.18 6.9.18 SUNK SW OF PENZANCE IN 492500N, 050500W. (REPORT BY MASTER BILBAO/GLASGOW, DOCKET M42043). 9.9.18 9.9.18 SUNK SW OF PENZANCE IN 492500N, 050500W. (REPORT OF ESCORTING TRAWLER 1227 YOKOHAMA, DOCKET M023521). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H3110/72 28.11.73 H3110/72 28.11.73 NOTHING FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCHING. (HMS HECATE, 1973). 4.1.78 4.1.78 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708] OR IN FRENCH WRECKS RECORDS 18.10.76. HH091/059/01 25.11.05 HH091/059/01 25.11.05 EXAM'D 9.5.05 IN 4923.397N, 0510.222W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90.7 IN GEN DEPTH 97.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 113MTRS, WIDTH 51MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS. LIES 011/191DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. HIGHLY DEGRADED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INTACT, ?BOWS N. INS AS WK 90MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 298NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER (J CHADWICK & SONS). PASSAGE BILBOA FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 53. 11 MEN LOST. (LL WW1, WW1SL, DER KRIEG ZUR SEE & DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, WELL DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 23.397 N,5 10.222 W.

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

The WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 49 23.397 N,5 10.222 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) sink?

The WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) discovered?

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

What country did the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) belong to?

The WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) carrying?

The WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY)?

The WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3112 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY)?

The WAR FIRTH (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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