Wreathier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wreathier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.036 N,3 51.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.217267
  • Longitude: -3.851167
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WREATHIER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 852
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2004

Surveying Details

H243/18 REPD TO BE 1.5M FROM STEEPLE COVE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK PA [OLD SYMBOL] IN 501300N, 035100W. 1.6.25 AMEND TO DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1613. H2502/51 24.4.51 REPD TO HAVE BROKEN UP BY LOCAL FISHERMAN & PARTS OF THE WRECK CAN BE SEEN FROM FORESHORE. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). 17.7.78 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS. RETAIN POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H5413/60 REPD TO BE NO WRECK IN 501300N, 035100W BUT THERE IS A POSSIBLE FOUL 1M SE WHICH MAY BE A WRECK. (BSAC). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WREATHIER [18043] IN 501040N, 034939W]. 16.8.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK HI 1359). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT OF STEEL IN 1897 BY CRAIG TAYLOR & CO OF STOCKTON AND OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ADAMS (ALLENS) & CO., PRUDENTIAL BLDGS, SOUTHAMPTON, WAS SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM A SUBMARINE WITH THE LOSS OF THREE LIVES. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the WREATHIER wreck located?

The WREATHIER wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.036 N,3 51.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WREATHIER?

The seabed around the WREATHIER lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the WREATHIER sink?

The WREATHIER sank on Dec 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WREATHIER discovered?

The wreck of the WREATHIER was discovered in 1917.

What country did the WREATHIER belong to?

The WREATHIER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WREATHIER carrying?

The WREATHIER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WREATHIER?

The WREATHIER had a tonnage of 852 tons.

What type of wreck is the WREATHIER?

The WREATHIER is classified as a steam ship.

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