G A Savage (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
G a savage (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30.723 N,4 14.818 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.512050
  • Longitude: -4.246967
Wreck Depth 36 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.7 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 165
Tonnage 357
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1911
Scour Dimensions ,,001.6,
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/11 21.2.96 HH100/351/11 21.2.96 WK IN 543050N, 041439W. (K HURLEY). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH100/351/13 12.8.97 HH100/351/13 12.8.97 WK DIVED IN 543043.5N, 041450.7W [OGB] USING GPS. WK HT 4MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES NW/SE. GEN DEPTH AT BOW 44MTRS, AT STERN 46MTRS. INTACT, FALLEN OVER TO PORT SIDE. BOW TO THE SE. WRECKAGE OF SS OF SOME 300 TO 400 TONS. CIRCA 1890 TO 1920. ENGINE AND BOILER AT STERN. WELL DECK DESIGN WITH NO SUPERSTRUCTURE PRESENT. WRECKAGE ON SEABED TO PORT SIDE OF WRECK. CINC REQUESTED UNTIL DIVING IS COMPLETE. (A CORKILL, FAX DTD 12.8.97). AMENDED TO USC 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/728/02 16.9.98 HH090/728/02 16.9.98 EXAM'D 30.4.98 IN 543043.4N, 041449.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.1 IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.4MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. LIES 165/345 DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. (NP 1008, HI 728). INTACT, PROBABLY PARTIALLY BURIED. BR STD. HH100/351/16 1.8.00 HH100/351/16 1.8.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. DIVE COMMENCED 30MTRS FROM STERN IN AN AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE WITH THE VESSEL APPARENLY ON HER SIDE. AT THE STERN IS A LARGE RUDDER AND PROPELLER TOGETHER WITH THE REMAINS OF THE HULL PLATING IN THE CLASSIC COUNTER STERN. DIFFICULT TO MAKE OUT THE NUMBER OF HOLDS, BUT THE BOILER SEEMS SET BACK FROM THE STERN. PORCELAIN BAROMETER FACE OF THE PERIOD 1860-1890 RECOVERED. MAKER WAS WHYTE, THOMPSON OF GLASGOW. RIBS ETC STICKING UP. STERN AREA CONTRASTS WITH THE BOW AREA WHICH IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. NO SIGNS OF ANY CARGO. ESTIMATED SIZE OF THE VESSEL IS 800 - 1500 TONS, DATING FROM 1870 - 1890. RETAIN CINC. (A CORKILL, LTR DTD 30.7.00). NCA. HH100/351/19 24.9.02 HH100/351/19 24.9.02 DIVED IN 5430.723N, 0414.748W [WGD] USING GPS. WK SITS ON KEEL. SECTIONS FWD OF THE BOILER ARE FAIRLY COMPLETE WITH HULL PLATES JUST BEGINNING TO FALL OFF THE FRAMEWORK. THE BOW IS LARGELY INTACT AND HAS A LARGE WATER TANK. HOLD EMPTY OF ANY CARGO. REAR THIRE OF SHIP BADLY DAMAGED. HEAVY LIST TO PORT AND AT THE VERY STERN THE HULL, RUDDER AND PROP ARE LYING IN A HEAP. SEEMS LIKELY THAT TORPEDO STRUCK ON THE PORT SIDE ABAFT THE FUNNEL. CONSIDER THIS TO BE G A SAVAGE. RETAIN CINC. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 19.9.02). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1900 BY AILSA SB CO LTD, TROON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZILLAH SHIPPING & CARRYING CO LTD. COMPOUND ENGINE BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GOVAN, FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE WORKINGTON FOR SWANSEA. CARGO PITCH. DISAPPEARED WHILST ON PASSAGE. ASSUMED TO HAVE BEEN TORPEDOED.

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE. BOWS SE, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 30.723 N,4 14.818 W
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FAQ

Where is the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 30.723 N,4 14.818 W.

How deep is the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 36 meters and is located at coordinates 54 30.723 N,4 14.818 W.

How deep is the seabed around the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) sink?

The G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 11, 1911.

When was the wreck of the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY)?

The G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 357 tons.

What type of wreck is the G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY)?

The G A SAVAGE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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