Sir Russell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sir russell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 57.28 N,1 9.592 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.954667
  • Longitude: 1.159867
Wreck Depth 23.78 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIR RUSSELL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 45.3
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 104
Tonnage 1548
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1941
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02777/41 28.8.43 SUNK NEAR PORTSLADE IN 505700N, 010900E. (V A DOVER). NCA. H5824/61 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 70FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.60). CHART AS NDW. H02777/41 15.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 62FT. SCOUR 111FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 77FT IN GEN DEPTH 101FT. (HMS SCOTT, 20.4.61). AMEND TO SW 10FMS 2FT. H4418/70 29.10.71 AMEND TO SW 18.8MTRS. NC 1892. H6738/68 1.3.72 IDENTIFIED AS 'LIZZONIA' AND NOT 'SIR RUSSELL'. [SEE WRECK [21125] IN 505820N, 010801E]. (FOLKESTONE SALVAGE CO). FIRST SURVEYED BY HMS SCOTT IN 1960 BEFORE 'LIZZONIA' SANK, SO THIS PROBABLY WRONG. H4199/78 5.10.78 LOCATED 21.9.77 IN 505715N, 010942E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 32-33MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS. LYING 100/280DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 25MTRS IN REVISED POSN.. HH242/400/08 16.9.96 LOCATED IN 505716.8N, 010934.7E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 711, HN DTD 22.8.96). AMEND TO SW 23.0MTRS IN 505714.7N, 010940.8E [OGB]. - NM 3506/96. HH090/711/01 30.1.97 EXAM'D 3.8.96 IN 505716N, 010935E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.3, FOUL AT 23.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.6 IN GEN DEPTH 30.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. IN ONE PIECE, NO DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 711). NFA. SEP 2016/000091764 19.04.17 EXAM'D 25.07.16; IN 5057.280N, 0109.592E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 45.3MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 104/284 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY E BOAT EN ROUTE FROM WEAR TO SOUTHAMPTON. (LL WW2 & WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 57.28 N,1 9.592 E
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FAQ

Where is the SIR RUSSELL wreck located?

The SIR RUSSELL wreck is located at coordinates 50 57.28 N,1 9.592 E.

How deep is the SIR RUSSELL and where exactly is it located?

The SIR RUSSELL lies at a depth of about 23.78 meters and is located at coordinates 50 57.28 N,1 9.592 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SIR RUSSELL?

The seabed around the SIR RUSSELL lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SIR RUSSELL sink?

The SIR RUSSELL sank on Aug 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the SIR RUSSELL discovered?

The wreck of the SIR RUSSELL was discovered in 1943.

What country did the SIR RUSSELL belong to?

The SIR RUSSELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SIR RUSSELL carrying?

The SIR RUSSELL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SIR RUSSELL?

The SIR RUSSELL had a tonnage of 1548 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIR RUSSELL?

The SIR RUSSELL is classified as a steam ship.

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