Saxon Briton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Saxon briton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.245 N,5 37.147 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.220750
  • Longitude: -5.619117
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAXON BRITON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 45.5
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 129
Tonnage 1337
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Surveying Details ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE 'DENEBOLA'. 19.8.18 SS DENEBOLA REPD ALSO 2M N BY W FROM GURNARDS HD BUT POSN ACCEPTED AS 501320N, 053730W APPROX. (RA FALMOUTH, AP REPORT). CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). BA 777. H6391/19 REPD LOST 2M N BY W FROM GURNARDS HD IN APPROX 501318N, 053724W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2537/28 28.8.28 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 777. H5872/53 19.11.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H2959/73 11.7.73 READINGS OBTAINED ON MAGNETOMETER ABOUT 2.5C SE OF 501318N, 053724W WHICH SEEMS TO BE TWO SMALL WKS (POSSIBLY PARTS OF DENEBOLA). (E GILES, 20.6.73). NCA. H2959/73 18.7.73 ACTUALLY IN ONE PART ON RE-EXAMINATION IN 501315N, 053709W USING DECCA. COULD BE DENEBOLA. (MR GILES, 16.7.73). AMEND TO USC 15MTRS (8FMS) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC 20MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. HH100/351/16 28.12.00 DIVED IN 5013.260N, 0537.170W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY E/S. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS BY DIVER. LIES N/S WITH BOWS S. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO SCOUR. SEABED OF BROKEN SHELL & SAND. LOWER HULL PLATING INTACT 1MTR ABOVE SEABED. STERN SHAFT AND IRON PROP IN PLACE. ENGINE LIES CORRECTLY, HUGE SINGLE BOILER STANDS ON END. SPARE PROP BY THE ENGINE. BOWS DETACHED AND LIE SOME 20MTRS TO THE SW WITH OTHER SCATTERED WRECKAGE. (G LOCKETT, 18.12.00). AMEND TO WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/22 26.4.05 WK CONFIRMED AS 'SAXON BRITON'. ENGRAVED BELL HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (P NICHOLSON, EMAIL DTD 31.3.05). AMEND IDENTITY. SEE [16390] FOR DENEBOLA (POSSIBLY). NCA. 14.12.11 LOCATED 17.3.10 IN 5013.245N, 0537.147W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 30.62 IN GEN DEPTH 34.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45.5MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HT 3.53MTRS. LIES 129/309 DEGS WITH BOWS WNW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). AMEND WK 30.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 18.4.12 BELL ENGRAVED 'SAXON BRITAN' WAS RECOVERED FROM 5013.234N, 0537.120W [WGD]. (B SLATER, LANDS END DIVING, VIA P NICHOLSON, LTR DTD 11.4.12). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 14, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY TYNE IRON SB CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KERSE SS CO, GRANGEMOUTH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORTISHEAD FOR CALAIS. CARGO PETROLEUM. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-55. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

BOWS DETACHED, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 13.245 N,5 37.147 W
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FAQ

Where is the SAXON BRITON wreck located?

The SAXON BRITON wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.245 N,5 37.147 W.

How deep is the SAXON BRITON and where exactly is it located?

The SAXON BRITON lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.245 N,5 37.147 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAXON BRITON?

The seabed around the SAXON BRITON lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the SAXON BRITON sink?

The SAXON BRITON sank on Feb 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SAXON BRITON discovered?

The wreck of the SAXON BRITON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SAXON BRITON belong to?

The SAXON BRITON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAXON BRITON carrying?

The SAXON BRITON was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the SAXON BRITON?

The SAXON BRITON had a tonnage of 1337 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAXON BRITON?

The SAXON BRITON is classified as a steam ship.

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