Samvern (E Part) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Samvern (e part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.401 N,3 6.796 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.390017
  • Longitude: 3.113267
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMVERN (E PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7219
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0619/45 17.2.45 DW (MAST) IN 512345N, 030648E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 515/45. H0619/45 6.4.45 POSN AMENDED TO 512321N, 030718E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 966/45. H02608/45 29.5.45 POSN NOW 512325N, 030655E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD H3697/52 4.11.55 STATED TO BE NDW. (OSTEND NM 20/94/55). - NM 2668/55. H3697/52 10.12.55 AMENDED TO DW (MAST), MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S. (BELGIAN HYDRO). - NM 2941/55. H1954/56 16.5.56 SHOWN AS SW 1.5MTRS [0FMS 5FT], WITH BUOY ON NETH 203. BR STD. H5098/56 14.12.56 AMENDED TO WK 0.75FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3109/56. H5098/56 29.5.61 CONFIRMATION OF THE ABOVE. - NM 1127/61. H5098/56 8.8.62 RAREFL FITTED TO BUOY. (OSTEND NM 13/99/62). - NM 1645/62. H5098/56 22.8.62 CLEARANCE OVER WK 2MTRS. (OSTEND NM 16/123/62). NCA. H3697/52 15.5.63 SALVAGE OPS. (OSTEND TNM 7/49/63). NCA. H3697/52 21.8.63 SALVAGE OPS, 4 BUOYS LAID. (OSTEND TNM 12/113/63). NCA YET. H5098/56 21.2.64 AMENDED TO NDW. (OSTEND NM 25/218/63). - NM 288/64. H3199/74 17.6.74 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIAN 7 SHEET 12. BR STD. 17.9.76 SHOWN AS NDW ON BELGIAN 8 & 11. BR STD. 6.2.91 NOW NDW IN 512327N, 030652.5E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90 EDN, NO.S10 1334). NCA. 20.7.93 FOUL SHOWN IN 512327N, 030648E ON BELGIUM 104/12 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. 31.5.07 SHOWN IN 5123.40N, 0306.79E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. A LIBERTY SHIP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM THOMPSON & CO. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR LONDON. STRUCK A MINE & SANK OFF THE BELGIAN COAST WHILST IN CONVOY AS A MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT VESSEL. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2).

General Comments

SEE ALSO SAMVERN (W PART) [27402]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.401 N,3 6.796 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAMVERN (E PART) wreck located?

The SAMVERN (E PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.401 N,3 6.796 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMVERN (E PART)?

The seabed around the SAMVERN (E PART) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the SAMVERN (E PART) sink?

The SAMVERN (E PART) sank on Jan 18, 1945.

When was the wreck of the SAMVERN (E PART) discovered?

The wreck of the SAMVERN (E PART) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the SAMVERN (E PART) belong to?

The SAMVERN (E PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAMVERN (E PART) carrying?

The SAMVERN (E PART) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SAMVERN (E PART)?

The SAMVERN (E PART) had a tonnage of 7219 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMVERN (E PART)?

The SAMVERN (E PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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