Silvia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Silvia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7 N,10 46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.116667
  • Longitude: -10.766667
Water Depth 160 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SILVIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 108.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 5268
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1915
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS SW APPROACHES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14) NCA POSN 483500N, 073000W FOR FILING ONLY. 26.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 510700N, 104600W. (LLWW1). NCA, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 514 HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 3 BOILERS. AFT MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENG. CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE OIL TANKS STEAMSHIP CO, LTD (CT BOWRING). PASSAGE HALIFAX N.S. FOR QUEENSTOWN ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. CAPTURED AND SUNK USING GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U38 IN THE SW APPROACHES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14 & SII).

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FAQ

Where is the SILVIA wreck located?

The SILVIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 7 N,10 46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SILVIA?

The seabed around the SILVIA lies at approximately 160 meters deep.

When did the SILVIA sink?

The SILVIA sank on Aug 23, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SILVIA discovered?

The wreck of the SILVIA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the SILVIA belong to?

The SILVIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SILVIA carrying?

The SILVIA was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the SILVIA?

The SILVIA had a tonnage of 5268 tons.

What type of wreck is the SILVIA?

The SILVIA is classified as a steam ship.

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