Wissman (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Wissman (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 3.625 S,39 38.849 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.060417
  • Longitude: 39.647483
Wreck Depth 7.6 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WISSMAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.3 m
Draught 4.1
Sonar Length 24
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 1.3
Orientation 85
Tonnage 629
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1916
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3550/23 23.5.23 H3550/23 23.5.23 SANK IN 5FMS IN 040352S, 393930E, OR 227DEGS, 530YDS FROM FLAG STAFF AT SMITH MACKENZIES OFFICE. (EAST INDIA HN DTD 9.4.23) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1923) ON BA 666. - NM ACTION. [NO DATE] NOW SHOWN AS DW. NC 666. 16.8.56 16.8.56 NOW SHOWN AS DWP. NE 666. H1273/76 14.1.76 H1273/76 14.1.76 BELIEVED LOCALLY TO BE WK OF A BARGE OR LIGHTER. CANNOT BE SEEN AT LOWEST TIDE. NOT THOUGHT TO BE MUCH OF A HAZARD AS AREA IS GENERAL ANCHORAGE FOR TUGS & LIGHTERS. (MR L WILLIAMS LTR DTD 2.1.76) 16.1.81 16.1.81 [ARF] POSN: 040339.8S, 393902.4E. NC 666. H3258/77 4.11.83 H3258/77 4.11.83 NOT SHOWN ON US SURVEY CONDUCTED BY DAMES & MORE. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM BLOCK. 8.2.11 SEP 2011/000029257 8.2.11 EXAM'D 2010 IN 0403.625S, 3938.8249E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 7.6MTRS. LENGTH 24MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 1.3MTRS. LIES 085/265 DEGS. (US FLEET SURVEY TEAM). INTACT, UPRIGHT. SINGLE HOLD. POSSIBLY WISSMAN. INS AS WK 7.6MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 8, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY MCILWAINE & MCCOLL LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COWASJEE, DINSHAW & BROS, LONDON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 110 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK AFTER BEING DESTROYED BY FIRE.

General Comments

INTACT, CLOSE TO SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 4 3.625 S,39 38.849 E.

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

The WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7.6 meters and is located at coordinates 4 3.625 S,39 38.849 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1923.

What country did the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 629 tons.

What type of wreck is the WISSMAN (POSSIBLY)?

The WISSMAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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