Renfrew (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Renfrew (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.992 N,5 19.859 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.516533
  • Longitude: -5.330983
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RENFREW (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.7
Sonar Length 108.6
Sonar Width 37.7
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 159
Tonnage 3830
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,003.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details M07115 & M11787 APPROX POSN 513400N, 051600W. 27.2.18 M02571 27.2.18 HMT PENGUIN REPORT. H0109/45 H0109/45 POSN 513112N, 051930W. LENGTH 80FT, HT 20FT. (W APPS LIST). SONAR CONTACT AUBD 320/69 7.4.72 7.4.72 INS AS NDWPA. NC 1478. 14.11.72 14.11.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS. NE 1178. 18.12.72 18.12.72 AMEND TO USCPA 27MTRS. NE 1478. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND TO WK 45MTRS. NC 1178. H1921/80 31.3.80 H1921/80 31.3.80 LOCATED BY HMS FOX IN 513058N, 051947 [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.8 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). BR STD. 16.6.80 16.6.80 LYING APPROX 150/330 DEG ON SAND WITH 5MTR SCOUR. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 52/80). H5001/72 21.11.80 H5001/72 21.11.80 EXAM'D 17.5.78 IN 513058N, 051947W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.7 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. SCOUR 61MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.2MTRS. APPARENTLY WELL BROKEN UP. BULK OF WRECKAGE CONFINED TO AREA 200MTRS LONG, ORIENTATED N/S. FURTHER PORTION OF WRECKAGE LIES ABOUT 100MTRS N OF MAIN WK. THIS WAS NOT SEEN ON E/S. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 63B/77). BR STD. 2.12.11 2.12.11 LOCATED 27.4.10 IN 5130.992N, 0519.859W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.65 IN GEN DEPTH 60.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 108.6MTRS, WIDTH 37.7MTRS, HT 9.0MTRS. LIES 159/339 DEGS WITH BOWS NNW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). WELL BROKEN UP. RETAIN WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 2, 2011

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.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 30.992 N,5 19.859 W
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FAQ

Where is the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.992 N,5 19.859 W.

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

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.992 N,5 19.859 W.

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

The seabed around the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 24, 1918.

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

The wreck of the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RENFREW (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the RENFREW (POSSIBLY)?

The RENFREW (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3830 tons.

What type of wreck is the RENFREW (POSSIBLY)?

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

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