Excellent (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Excellent (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 46.918 N,3 54.142 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.781967
  • Longitude: -3.902367
Wreck Depth 105 m
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 85.3
Sonar Width 12.3
Shadow Height 5.5
Tonnage 1944
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 40MILES NW FROM NOUP HEAD. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 594745N, 035900W APPROX. 22.2.80 NDW PA IN 593800N, 041300W. (US P/O DTD 16.10.76). H3150/84 24.9.84 DEFINITE WK REPD IN 594657N, 035403W [OGB] USING DECCA BY DANISH GILL NETTER. (KINGFISHER OBSTN REPORT, SEPT 1984). CHART AS WK USC 105MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY S.P. AUSTIN & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES WESTOLL. SCREW, 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE PENARTH, CARDIFF FOR SWARBUCK MINNS. CAPTURED & SUNK BY U-70. (LLWW1, WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 46.918 N,3 54.142 W.

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

The EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 105 meters and is located at coordinates 59 46.918 N,3 54.142 W.

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

The seabed around the EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1917.

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

The wreck of the EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY)?

The EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1944 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXCELLENT (POSSIBLY)?

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

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