Samlanes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Samlanes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.62 N,5 12.095 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.927000
  • Longitude: -5.201583
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMLANES
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 61.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 842
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 13, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01269/41 13.3.41 H01269/41 MINED 180DEGS OFF LIZARD 2M. (FOIC FALMOUTH, 13.3.41). INS AS NDWPA IN 495535N, 051202W. - NM 1785/41. H0423/41 19.3.41 H0423/41 SUNK IN 495530N, 051212W. (MINESWEEPING DIVISION, 19.3.41). NCA. H2193/74 2.4.74 H2193/74 2.4.74 NOT FOUND DURING COURSE OF SURVEY. NOT SONAR SWEPT OR SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 20.12.73). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-HANSA, EX-PRAECIS. BUILT IN 1908 BY NUSCKE & CO, STETTIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S D/S JONSTEIN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 62NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR SHORHAM. MINED. 15 MEN LOST. (SIBI, LL WW2 & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMLANES wreck located?

The SAMLANES wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.62 N,5 12.095 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMLANES?

The seabed around the SAMLANES lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the SAMLANES sink?

The SAMLANES sank on Mar 13, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SAMLANES discovered?

The wreck of the SAMLANES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the SAMLANES belong to?

The SAMLANES belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SAMLANES carrying?

The SAMLANES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SAMLANES?

The SAMLANES had a tonnage of 842 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMLANES?

The SAMLANES is classified as a steam ship.

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