Warsaw Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Warsaw Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.759 N,3 34.23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.179317
  • Longitude: -3.570500
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WARSAW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 75
Tonnage 608
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK 4M SE BY E OF START POINT. (DODS). H2502/51 25.1.52 H2502/51 25.1.52 A SMALL WRECK LYING BETWEEN TWO BANKS ON AN UNEVEN BOTTOM AND ONLY PICKED UP WITH DIFFICULTY. DEPTH OVER THE WRECK 31FMS HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 24FT. CONTACTED BY A/S. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950, E8881). CHART AS WK 31FMS [57MTRS] IN 501045N, 033409W. BR STD. H2061/82 12.9.83 H2061/82 12.9.83 EXAM'D 27.4.83 IN 501044N, 033407W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD SONAR CONTACT (SIMRAD). (HMS HERALD, HI 132). BR STD. 7.5.13 7.5.13 EXAM'D 16.1.13 IN 5010.759N, 0334.230W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.25 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 075/255 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. LIES TO PORT. INTACT, APPARENLY DAMAGED ON PORT BOW. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1864 BY MCNAB & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LEITH, HULL & HAMBURG STEAM PACKET COMPANY. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90 NHP FOR 8 KNOTS. MACHINERY BY R NAPIER & SONS, GLASGOW. PASSAGE ST MALO FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY UB-31. 17 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS ENE, LISTS TO PORT

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FAQ

Where is the WARSAW wreck located?

The WARSAW wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.759 N,3 34.23 W.

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

The WARSAW lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.759 N,3 34.23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WARSAW?

The seabed around the WARSAW lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the WARSAW sink?

The WARSAW sank on Dec 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WARSAW discovered?

The wreck of the WARSAW was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WARSAW belong to?

The WARSAW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WARSAW carrying?

The WARSAW was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WARSAW?

The WARSAW had a tonnage of 608 tons.

What type of wreck is the WARSAW?

The WARSAW is classified as a steam ship.

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