Silesia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Silesia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 45.46 N,4 52.81 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.757667
  • Longitude: 4.880167
Water Depth 207 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILESIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Shadow Height 10
Tonnage 1839
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1939
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1819/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 584500N, 045200E APPROX. H4147/82 5.9.83 WK REPD IN 584530N, 045254E [EUR], STANDING ABOUT 10MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (NORWEGIAN NM 1268/83). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 11.11.91 NDW, LOCATED BY FV ELDJARN, WHILST TRAWLING. NETS SNAGGED. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 10MTRS. (NORWEGIAN WRECK RECORDS). NCA. 20.9.04 NOT SHOWN ON NORWEGIAN 306 [OCT 2002 REPRINT]. NCA. 17.2.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 5845.460N, 0452.810E [WGD]. (CHART BRANCH DECISION) NC 281. 7.7.11 NOT SHOWN ON NO2B0408 [EDN 2.1]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY J. CROWN & SONS WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 200NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI A/B SYLVIA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-BOAT WHILST ON PASSAGE GOTHENBURG FOR HULL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SILESIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SILESIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 45.46 N,4 52.81 E.

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

The seabed around the SILESIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 207 meters deep.

When did the SILESIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SILESIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 25, 1939.

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

The wreck of the SILESIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the SILESIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SILESIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the SILESIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SILESIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the SILESIA (POSSIBLY)?

The SILESIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1839 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILESIA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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