Samida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.263 N,1 1.963 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.937717
  • Longitude: 1.032717
Wreck Depth 16.03 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMIDA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 140
Sonar Width 53.6
Shadow Height 10.7
Orientation 106
Tonnage 7219
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1945
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H02056/45 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46FT. (HMSML 585, 1947). INS AS DW WITH G CAN BUOY FL(2)G.10S. - NM 1665/45. H02056/45 27.11.47 AMENDED TO WK 7.5FMS. BUOY DELETED. (TH). - NM 3094/47. H5824/61 3.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 61FT. (HMS SCOTT 23.3.60). H02056/45 16.11.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 51FT, FOUL AT 52FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT IN GEN DEPTH 100FT. (HMS SCOTT 8.3.61). AMENDED TO WK 8FMS 4FT. H02056/45 16.11.61 AMENDED TO WK 8FMS 3FT. - NM 1636/61. 14.7.71 AMENDED TO SW 15.5MTRS. NC 536. H4199/78 9.10.78 EXAM'D 27.9.78 IN 505614N, 010202E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28-29MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.9MTRS. LENGTH 107MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP. LYING 110/290DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 35/77). BR STD. HH242/400/08 16.9.96 LOCATED IN 505615.2N, 010158.0E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.7 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 711, HN DTD 22.8.96). - NM 3506/96. HH090/711/01 29.1.97 EXAM'D 15.8.96 IN 505616N, 010158E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.9, FOUL AT 15.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.7 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. LENGTH 135MTRS, WIDTH 50MTRS. LIES 110/290DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 14.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 26.7.16; IN 5056.263N, 0101.963E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 16.03MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 140MTRS, WIDTH 53.6MTRS, HEIGHT 10.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 106/286 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM ANTWERP TO BARRY ROADS. (LL WW2 & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMIDA wreck located?

The SAMIDA wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.263 N,1 1.963 E.

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

The SAMIDA lies at a depth of about 16.03 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.263 N,1 1.963 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMIDA?

The seabed around the SAMIDA lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the SAMIDA sink?

The SAMIDA sank on Apr 9, 1945.

When was the wreck of the SAMIDA discovered?

The wreck of the SAMIDA was discovered in 1945.

What country did the SAMIDA belong to?

The SAMIDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAMIDA carrying?

The SAMIDA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAMIDA?

The SAMIDA had a tonnage of 7219 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMIDA?

The SAMIDA is classified as a steam ship.

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