Seven Seas (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Seven seas (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.268 N,0 17.58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.621133
  • Longitude: 0.293000
Wreck Depth 47.96 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 130
Tonnage 1194
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1915
Bottom Texture 7,6,17
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 6 MILES SOUTH OF BEACHY HEAD. (WW1SL). HH232/350/01 16.9.91 WK LOCATED IN 503703.5N, 001742.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 3 TO 4MTRS HIGH. (C MARTIN, TELECON). INS AS USC 45MTRS. BR STD. HH226/420/07 19.10.01 WK LIES IN 5037.250N, 0017.662E [WGD]. STANDS 20-25FT PROUD OF THE SEA FLOOR. DATA SUPPLIED BY LOCAL FISHERMAN DURING HI 944A. (NP 1016, HN DTD 20.9.01). AMEND TO WK USC 43MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 29.12.09 REFERENCE TO RECORD NO [20410] BEING THE 'SEVEN SEAS' FOUND TO BE IN ERROR (J SMITH, E-MAIL DTD 24.12.09 & DIVER MAGAZINE, DEC 09 EDN). INITIAL DETAILS FOR THAT RECORD TRANSFERRED TO THIS POSN. NCA. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 28.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5037.268N, 0017.580E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 47.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3.3MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND NDW 47MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

General Comments

SEE ALSO [20410]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 37.268 N,0 17.58 E
Seven Seas (Possibly) on Wreck Map Seven Seas (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.268 N,0 17.58 E.

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

The SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 47.96 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.268 N,0 17.58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY)?

The SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1194 tons.

What type of wreck is the SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY)?

The SEVEN SEAS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks