War Tune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
War tune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 58.687 N,5 4.689 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.978117
  • Longitude: -5.078150
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR TUNE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.6 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 9.27
Orientation 71
Tonnage 2045
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1917
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Surveying Details

1917 POSN 1.5MILES SSE FROM BLACK HEAD. (DOCKET M016704). GIVES POSN 495900N, 0504030W. 5.5.60 SONAR CONTACT IN 495700N, 050400W. (AUBD 301/70). HH100/351/12 3.4.97 WK OF 'WAR TUNE' LOCATED IN 495853N, 050435W. IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERY OF BELL. (G J POUND). INS AS USC 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 4958.687N, 0504.689W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.73 IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 9.27MTRS. LIES 071/251 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, AFTER SECTION MISSING. (MMT, HI 1455). POSSIBLY WAR TUNE. AMEND WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY SUBMARINE APPROX 1.5M SSE OF BLACK HEAD. (LL WW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS WSW, AFTER END COLLAPSED OR ?MISSING

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FAQ

Where is the WAR TUNE wreck located?

The WAR TUNE wreck is located at coordinates 49 58.687 N,5 4.689 W.

How deep is the WAR TUNE and where exactly is it located?

The WAR TUNE lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 49 58.687 N,5 4.689 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR TUNE?

The seabed around the WAR TUNE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the WAR TUNE sink?

The WAR TUNE sank on Dec 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WAR TUNE discovered?

The wreck of the WAR TUNE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WAR TUNE belong to?

The WAR TUNE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WAR TUNE?

The WAR TUNE had a tonnage of 2045 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR TUNE?

The WAR TUNE is classified as a steam ship.

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