Samwater Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Samwater Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 41 N,10 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.683333
  • Longitude: -10.216667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAMWATER
Type steam ship
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1947
Original Detection Year 1947
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 14.9.72 SANK IN 424100N, 101300W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1943 BY BETHLEHEM-FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD. ORIGINALLY LAID DOWN AS 'DAVID DE VRIES' BUT COMPLETED AS 'SAMWATER'. PASSAGE SYDNEY FOR LIVERPOOL. CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS ABANDONED WHEN 35M W OF FINISTERRE. LATER SANK. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the SAMWATER wreck located?

The SAMWATER wreck is located at coordinates 42 41 N,10 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAMWATER?

The seabed around the SAMWATER lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the SAMWATER sink?

The SAMWATER sank on Jan 29, 1947.

When was the wreck of the SAMWATER discovered?

The wreck of the SAMWATER was discovered in 1947.

What cargo was the SAMWATER carrying?

The SAMWATER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SAMWATER?

The SAMWATER had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAMWATER?

The SAMWATER is classified as a steam ship.

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