Saidieh Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saidieh Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.484 N,1 33.57 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.458067
  • Longitude: 1.559500
Wreck Depth 14.02 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAIDIEH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 112.5
Sonar Width 21.1
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 72
Tonnage 3303
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1915
Bottom Texture 4,1
Scour Dimensions 137.0,,004.5,201.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2507/17 26.5.17 WK DISPERSED 6.4M, N 54DEGS E [MAG] FROM N FORELAND. (TH LTR). NCA, NO PREVIOUS RECORD FOUND. H3594/15 24.11.26 WK 50FT [8FMS] SHOWN IN 512725N 013342E ON BA CHARTS. H7851/29 21.11.29 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2237/32 7.5.32 SHOWN AS WK 8FMS 2FT ON NE 1607. H932/53 16.2.53 SPIKE IN 512725N, 013342E USING DECCA. SPIKE STICKS UP 18FT FROM A FLAT SAND SEABED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51FT IN GEN DEPTH 66FT. SCOUR 3FT EITHER SIDE. (HMS FRANKLIN, 29.1.53). CHART AS WK 8FMS 2FT. BR STD. 27.1.69 SHOWN AS WK 8FMS 1FT [LAT] ON NE 1607. H5197/70 10.12.70 EXAM'D IN 512728N, 013344E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.8MTRS [48FT], FOUL AT 14.9MTRS [49FT]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.4MTRS [51FT] IN GEN DEPTH 20-21MTRS [66-69FT]. SCOUR 21.3MTRS [70FT][LAT]. GOOD SONAR RETURN FROM NW & SE. (HMS EGERIA H525 16/70, SWEPT 15.10.70, DTD 23.11.70). CHART AS WK SW 8FMS IN 512728N, 013344E - NM 2077/70. 13.6.72 CHART AS WK SW 14.8MTRS. NC 1828. 10.11.76 OBSTNS SHOWN IN 512740N, 013408E [OGB] & 512727N, 013347E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHART KE 151-2 [JULY 1968 EDN]. NCA. H2050/82 22.2.84 EXAM'D 25.10.83 IN 512727N, 013339E USING HIFIX 6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS, ORIENTATED SE OF WK. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LYING 060/240DEGS. NOT SWEPT DUE LACK OF TIME, BUT RECOMMEND WIRE SWEEPING. (HMS EGERIA,HI 123, WK 5). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH & AMEND POSN. R/P. H3936/88 15.2.90 LOCATED DURING AREA SEARCH. NOT EXAM'D CLOSELY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 458). HH090/667/01 3.1.96 EXAM'D 21.7.95 IN 512729.01N, 013334.06E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.4MTRS, FOUL AT 14.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20-21MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.7MTRS, LENGTH 115MTRS, ORIENTATION 255DEGS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 075/225DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN REMAINS OF A WK, WELL SCOURED IN. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND SW 14.4MTRS. SEP 2017/000123580 13.9.17 EXAM'D 5.4.17; IN 5127.484N, 0133.570E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 14.02MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 112.5MTRS, WIDTH 21.1MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 072/252 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 137MTRS, 4.58MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 201 DEGS. WRECK IS PARTIALLY BROKEN AND BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND DW 14MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1878 BY W DENNY & BROS, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR HULL. 8 OF THE 47 CREW WERE LOST. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY KHEDIVIAL MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. (DODS). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'UB 6'. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.13).

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FAQ

Where is the SAIDIEH wreck located?

The SAIDIEH wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.484 N,1 33.57 E.

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

The SAIDIEH lies at a depth of about 14.02 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.484 N,1 33.57 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAIDIEH?

The seabed around the SAIDIEH lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the SAIDIEH sink?

The SAIDIEH sank on Jun 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SAIDIEH discovered?

The wreck of the SAIDIEH was discovered in 1915.

What country did the SAIDIEH belong to?

The SAIDIEH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAIDIEH carrying?

The SAIDIEH was carrying foodstuffs: solid,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the SAIDIEH?

The SAIDIEH had a tonnage of 3303 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAIDIEH?

The SAIDIEH is classified as a steam ship.

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