City Of Swansea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of swansea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.034 N,3 16.074 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.517233
  • Longitude: -3.267900
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF SWANSEA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1375
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6194/17 23.10.18 WK IN 503100N, 031600W IN ABOUT 17FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). FNM620/17 ISSUED. H7476/17 11.3.18 CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NM 213/18 H2537/28 AMEND SYMBOL TO DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NOTE H8109/38 19.12.38 DELETED FROM ALL CHARTS BY NM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY. H2923/83 19.11.84 NOTHING FOUND IN THIS POSN. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD., HI 202). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [18278] IN 502850N, 031121W]. SEP 2015/000019320 6.7.15 NOT FOUND. (MMT, HI 1453). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 6, 2015

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1882 BY PALMERS' CO., NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. ON PASSAGE FROM NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR BOUCAU. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (WW1SL & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

See Also: 18278

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF SWANSEA wreck located?

The CITY OF SWANSEA wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.034 N,3 16.074 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF SWANSEA?

The seabed around the CITY OF SWANSEA lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF SWANSEA sink?

The CITY OF SWANSEA sank on Sep 25, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF SWANSEA discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF SWANSEA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CITY OF SWANSEA belong to?

The CITY OF SWANSEA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF SWANSEA carrying?

The CITY OF SWANSEA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF SWANSEA?

The CITY OF SWANSEA had a tonnage of 1375 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF SWANSEA?

The CITY OF SWANSEA is classified as a steam ship.

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