Sandsend Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sandsend Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 15 N,21 29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.250000
  • Longitude: -21.483333
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SANDSEND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3612
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 300M NWN OF ROCKALL IN 581500N, 212900W. (LL WW2). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 581200N, 212900W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN OVER 2500MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY W PICKERSGILL & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROWLAND & MARWOODS SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 315NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR QUEBEC. TORPEDOED BY U-48. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SANDSEND wreck located?

The SANDSEND wreck is located at coordinates 58 15 N,21 29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SANDSEND?

The seabed around the SANDSEND lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the SANDSEND sink?

The SANDSEND sank on Oct 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SANDSEND discovered?

The wreck of the SANDSEND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SANDSEND belong to?

The SANDSEND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SANDSEND carrying?

The SANDSEND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SANDSEND?

The SANDSEND had a tonnage of 3612 tons.

What type of wreck is the SANDSEND?

The SANDSEND is classified as a steam ship.

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