Joseph Swan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Joseph swan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.026 N,2 8.886 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.833767
  • Longitude: 2.148100
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEPH SWAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.8 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1571
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 6.10.60 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 525000N, 020900E, APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA YET. ALSO REPORTED SUNK IN 524600N, 021000E. (OU 6353/41, 1940-41). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H3730/69 19.9.69 NOT FOUND IN GENERAL SONAR SEARCH OF AREA. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 45/69). AMEND DEAD. NCA. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 20.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON POWER COMPANY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 193 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BLYTH. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. 17 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, LLWW2, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the JOSEPH SWAN wreck located?

The JOSEPH SWAN wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.026 N,2 8.886 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSEPH SWAN?

The seabed around the JOSEPH SWAN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the JOSEPH SWAN sink?

The JOSEPH SWAN sank on Sep 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the JOSEPH SWAN discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEPH SWAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the JOSEPH SWAN belong to?

The JOSEPH SWAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the JOSEPH SWAN carrying?

The JOSEPH SWAN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEPH SWAN?

The JOSEPH SWAN had a tonnage of 1571 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEPH SWAN?

The JOSEPH SWAN is classified as a steam ship.

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