Shenandoah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Shenandoah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.825 N,1 12.227 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.030417
  • Longitude: 1.203783
Wreck Depth 13.37 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHENANDOAH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.8 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 8.7
Sonar Length 113
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 22
Tonnage 3886
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3197/17 WRECK, 7FMS OVER, 1.5M WEST FROM FOLKESTONE GATE. (WW1SL). H6345/26 4.11.26 INS WK 7FMS ON CHARTS. H2760/49 18.5.49 LOCATED IN 510148N, 011212E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.4.49). BR STD. H2760/49 2.3.61 LOCATED IN 510147N, 011219E USING DECCA. DRIFT SWEPT CLEAR AT 42FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43FT IN GENERAL DEPTH 71FT. SCOUR DEPTH 2FT. (HMS SCOTT, 18.5.60). BR STD. H2118/61 26.6.63 DISPERSAL CONTRACT PLACED. (TH, 19.6.63). NCA. H2760/49 15.1.64 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH 47FT [MLWS]. (TH, 9.12.63). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 53/64. 10.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 13.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1892. H4199/78 31.8.78 LOCATED 19.10.77 IN 510147N, 011218E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS. COMPLETE WK, PROBABLY UPRIGHT, LYING 030/210 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 15.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. H1310/87/35 21.9.87 DIVED ON 28.8.87 IN 510147N, 011219E. LYING UPRIGHT WITH DAMAGE TO PORT SIDE. 4 HOLDS - 2 FOR'D AND 2 AFT OF CENTRE 'CASTLE'. PACKING CASES FOUND IN FOR'D 2. DECK COLLAPSED TO BETWEEN DECK LEVEL. PROPELLER MISSING. INTEND FURTHER INVESTIGATION. (C-LIFT DIVING CONTRACTS LTD., WK REPORT). HH242/400/12 9.11.00 EXAM'D IN 5101.837N, 012.228E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.9 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES 049/229 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A LARGE, PARTIALLY BURIED WK WITH NO SCOUR AND NO DEBRIS FIELD. NOT SWEPT DUE TO POOR WEATHER. (NP 1016, HN FOR HI 921). - NM 4759/00. HH090/921/01 29.11.00 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. (NP 1016, HI 921). NFA. SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 20.7.16 IN 5101.825N, 0112.227E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 13.37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 113MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HEIGHT 8.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 022/202 DEGS. WK INTACT & UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 13.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 21, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1893 BY A STEPHEN & SONS OF GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FURNESS WITHY & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 491HP, SINGLE SCREW. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-6 AND SANK. 2 CREW LOST. PASSAGE HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 1.825 N,1 12.227 E
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FAQ

Where is the SHENANDOAH wreck located?

The SHENANDOAH wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.825 N,1 12.227 E.

How deep is the SHENANDOAH and where exactly is it located?

The SHENANDOAH lies at a depth of about 13.37 meters and is located at coordinates 51 1.825 N,1 12.227 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SHENANDOAH?

The seabed around the SHENANDOAH lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the SHENANDOAH sink?

The SHENANDOAH sank on Apr 14, 1916.

When was the wreck of the SHENANDOAH discovered?

The wreck of the SHENANDOAH was discovered in 1916.

What country did the SHENANDOAH belong to?

The SHENANDOAH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SHENANDOAH carrying?

The SHENANDOAH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SHENANDOAH?

The SHENANDOAH had a tonnage of 3886 tons.

What type of wreck is the SHENANDOAH?

The SHENANDOAH is classified as a steam ship.

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