Renfrew Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Renfrew Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.526 N,5 18.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.592100
  • Longitude: -5.307717
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RENFREW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3830
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details 24.2.18 24.2.18 SANK 8M SW OF S ANN'S HD. (DODS). M.07115 M.11787 3.1918 A P REPORT MILFORD HAVEN AND 2ND OFFICER REPD SINKING POSN AS 513400N, 051600W APPROX. 27.2.18 M.02571 27.2.18 HMT PENGUIN REPORT, AUBD 320/53 9.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 513530N, 051824W [OGB], LENGTH 300FT HEIGHT 26FT. (EG 5). 14.11.72 14.11.72 TO BE SHOWN AS WK 15FMS. NE 1178 H5325/76 24.10.77 H5325/76 24.10.77 NOT LOCATED WITH E/S OR DCS3. (HMS HERALD, HI 99/77). NCA YET. H4467/81 28.10.82 H4467/81 28.10.82 NO WK LOCATED WITHIN 1200MTRS OF CHARTED POSN. DELETE. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70E). AMEND DEAD. BR STD. 2.12.11 2.12.11 NOT LOCATED 4.2010 USING M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 1982

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY W DOXFORD & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE IRISMERE SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 310 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR BARROW IN FURNESS. CARGO IRON ORE. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-91.

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FAQ

Where is the RENFREW wreck located?

The RENFREW wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.526 N,5 18.463 W.

How deep is the RENFREW and where exactly is it located?

The RENFREW lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.526 N,5 18.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RENFREW?

The seabed around the RENFREW lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the RENFREW sink?

The RENFREW sank on Feb 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RENFREW discovered?

The wreck of the RENFREW was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RENFREW belong to?

The RENFREW belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RENFREW?

The RENFREW had a tonnage of 3830 tons.

What type of wreck is the RENFREW?

The RENFREW is classified as a steam ship.

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