Portslade (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Portslade (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.458 N,1 9.325 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.957633
  • Longitude: 1.155417
Wreck Depth 23.04 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 65.6
Sonar Width 8.2
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 126
Tonnage 1091
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 1940
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 040.0,,004.1,070.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H0793/40 14.6.46 SUNK IN APPROX 505712N, 010854E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H4551/76 15.11.76 WK IN 505732.6N, 010926.7E [EUR]. POSN BY DECCA. REPORTED HT 5FT. (RISDON BEASLEY, 27.10.76, SURVEYED 1976). INS AS WK 19MTRS IN 505727.6N, 010927.7E [OGB]. BR STD. H4199/78 20.10.78 LOCATED 21.9.77 IN 505725N, 010926E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28-30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 31MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, LYING 120/300DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.. HH090/711/01 30.1.97 EXAM'D 5.8.96 IN 505727N, 010918E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.8, FOUL AT 24.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.9 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 130/310DEGS. BROKEN WRECKAGE AND SCATTERED DEBRIS. IN AREA OF SANDWAVES AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 25.07.16; IN 5057.458N, 0109.325E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.04MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 65.6MTRS, WIDTH 8.2MTRS, HEIGHT 3.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 126/306 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 40MTRS, 4.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 070 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 23MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN A/C. EN ROUTE SUNDERLAND TO SHOREHAM. (LL WW2 & WW2SL)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 57.458 N,1 9.325 E
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FAQ

Where is the PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.458 N,1 9.325 E.

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

The PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.04 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.458 N,1 9.325 E.

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

The seabed around the PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 25, 1940.

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

The wreck of the PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY)?

The PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1091 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORTSLADE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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