Colmere (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Colmere (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.057 N,6 30.965 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.550950
  • Longitude: -6.516083
Wreck Depth 68.1 m
Water Depth 76 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLMERE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 102.6
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 302
Tonnage 2120
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 22, 1917
Scour Dimensions 006.7,,007.76,309.0
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H3804/72 19.11.76 H3804/72 19.11.76 WK 51MTRS 513300N, 063054W. (HMS HERALD, SIGNAL DTD 16.11.76). INS AS WK 28FMS. - NM 2427/76. H1930/76 29.11.76 H1930/76 29.11.76 EXAM'D 5.8.76 IN 513259N, 063058W USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 79MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY SIMRAD SONAR IN VERTICAL MODE 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 150FT, DCS3 HT 29.5FT. LIES NW/SE. NO SCOUR. INTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 18/76 & HI 20/76). NCA. 5.12.77 5.12.77 AMEND TO WK 51MTRS. NC 2049. H2979/74 27.1.78 H2979/74 27.1.78 3 FFS REPORTED IN POSN 53249N, 063121W; 513306N, 063114W & 513318N, 063112W. TRAWL DAMAGED. (E GILES, LTR DTD 5.3.77). SEP 2021/000218077 17.8.21 EXAM'D 17.9.2017 IN 5133.057N, 0630.9648W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 68.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 76.1MTRS. LENGTH 102.6MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HEIGHT 8.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 302/1220DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 77.6MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 6.7MTRS. TOWARD 309DEGS. STRONG SONAR SIGNAL, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WRECK IS BROKEN AT AFT HALF AND PORT BOW.SCOUR VERY SMALL AROUND BOW, THERE APPEARS TO BE A DEBRIS FIELD AROUND THE AFT PART OF WRECK.(IRISH GOVERMENT SURVEY,RV CELTIC VOYAGER, H525).AMEND NDW DEPTH 68MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK 35MILES WEST FROM THE SMALLS IN 513300N, 063200W.

General Comments

INTACT, BROKEN AT AFT HALF AND PORT BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.057 N,6 30.965 W
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FAQ

Where is the COLMERE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COLMERE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.057 N,6 30.965 W.

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

The COLMERE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.057 N,6 30.965 W.

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

The seabed around the COLMERE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 76 meters deep.

When did the COLMERE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COLMERE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 22, 1917.

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

The wreck of the COLMERE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the COLMERE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COLMERE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COLMERE (POSSIBLY)?

The COLMERE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2120 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLMERE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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