Selma (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Selma (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.067 N,1 34.311 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.384450
  • Longitude: 1.571850
Wreck Depth 16.741 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SELMA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 23.3
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 0.8
Orientation 81
Tonnage 1654
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0093.0,,002.3,
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H6391/19 SANK IN APPROX POSN 512400N, 013000E. NCA. DEC 1922 OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL IN 512400N, 013000E AMENDED TO DW. H4606/28 12.2.29 AMEND TO NDW (1915). - NM ACTION. H2540/32 29.4.32 DELETED. (HMS KELLETT). H2347/85 20.1.87 EXAM'D 7.9.86 IN 512302N, 013425E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17 IN GEN DEPTH 17 TO 17.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 19MTRS. LYING IN SCOUR AND DIFFICULT TO ORIENTATE. ABOUT 75MTRS LONG FROM DCS3 TRACE. VERY BROKEN UP. (NP 1016, HI 314A). BR STD. HH090/770/01 18.9.98 EXAM'D 11.7.98 IN 512302.3N, 013424.4E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AREA OF SCATTERED, BROKEN DEBRIS. SCOUR EXTENDS 40MTRS TOWARDS 260 DEGS. (NP 1016, HI 770). BR STD. 23.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 5123.072N, 0134.302E. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 EXAM'D 20.12.17; WK LOCATED IN 5123.067N, 0134.311E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.74MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS, LENGTH 23.30MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HEIGHT 0.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 081/261DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 93MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP. WRECK CONSISTS OF BROKEN AND DISPERSED DEBRIS IN SCOUR. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND DW 16.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SELMA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SELMA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.067 N,1 34.311 E.

How deep is the SELMA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SELMA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.741 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.067 N,1 34.311 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SELMA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SELMA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the SELMA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SELMA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 25, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SELMA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SELMA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the SELMA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SELMA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SELMA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SELMA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SELMA (POSSIBLY)?

The SELMA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1654 tons.

What type of wreck is the SELMA (POSSIBLY)?

The SELMA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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