Samvern (W Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Samvern (w part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.734 N,3 4.439 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.378900
  • Longitude: 3.073983
Wreck Depth 2.1 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMVERN (W PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.9 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 national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0619/45 17.2.45 DW (MAST) IN 512242N, 030418E. (NOIC OSTEND). - NM 515/45. H01279/45 6.4.45 MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S, 175DEGS 1C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 966/45. H1883/45 18.4.45 AMENDED TO ST IN 512242N, 030418E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1097/45. H02608/45 29.5.45 NOW SHOWN AS STRANDED WK IN 512242N, 030423E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H5371/46 21.11.46 NOW DW (MAST) IN 512242N, 030423E. (NETH NM 82/632/46). - NM 3231/46. H5734/47 21.7.47 LEGEND (MAST) DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3765/47 27.8.47 LT BUOY DELETED. (BRUSSELS NM 267/47). - NM 1850/47 H6028/53 8.10.53 WK STILL VISIBLE. AMENDED TO STRANDED WK. (SHACKLETON). - NM 2342/53. H3697/52 14.5.54 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S. (OSTEND NM 8/51). - NM 1115/54. H3697/52 8.10.55 AMENDED TO DW. WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2045/5. H1954/56 16.5.56 STRANDED WK SHOWN IN 512242N, 030423E, MARKED BY G BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S, ON NETH 203. BR STD. H5098/56 8.7.62 BUOY NOT SHOWN ON BELGIAN CHART. DELETE. - NM 1645/62. H3697/52 15.12.62 AMENDED TO WK SW 1MTR [0FMS 3FT] IN 512245N, 030430E. (OSTEND NM 22/168/62). - NM 2788/62. 16.5.77 WK SW 1MTR NOW SHOWN IN 512247N, 030431E ON BELGIAN SURVEY [K7718] OF 1976. BR STD. H2731/85 10.3.87 NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.2MTRS [1FM 0FT] IN 512247N, 030430E. (OSTEND NM 143/86). BR STD. 5.3.90 AMENDED TO WK SW 1FM 1FT. BR STD. 7.2.91 NOW WK SW 2.2MTRS IN 512246N, 030431E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90 EDN, NO.S10 1329). BR STD. 31.5.07 SHOWN IN 5122.733N, 0304.420E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874. SEP 2011/000061485 14.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 2.1MTRS [LAT] IN 5122.734N, 0304.439E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 104/11 [CORR TO 28.10.10].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. A LIBERY 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 (E PART) [27418]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.734 N,3 4.439 E
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FAQ

Where is the SAMVERN (W PART) wreck located?

The SAMVERN (W PART) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.734 N,3 4.439 E.

How deep is the SAMVERN (W PART) and where exactly is it located?

The SAMVERN (W PART) lies at a depth of about 2.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.734 N,3 4.439 E.

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

The seabed around the SAMVERN (W PART) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the SAMVERN (W PART) sink?

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

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

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

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

The SAMVERN (W PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAMVERN (W PART) carrying?

The SAMVERN (W PART) was carrying ballast.

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

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

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

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

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