Sirius Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Sirius Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 3.335 N,5 44.808 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 40 m |
| Water Depth | 40 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SIRIUS |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 64 m |
| Width | 9.1 m |
| Draught | 4.6 |
| Tonnage | 1005 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | coal |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 29, 1918 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1918 |
| Last Detection Year | 1988 |
| Original Source | naval vessel |
| Surveying Details | DER KRIEG ZUR SEE |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 18, 0002 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED 1.5M OFF LONGSHIPS LT. LONGSHIPS BEARING E BY N. (MASTER'S REPORT 1918). SANK WHEN STRUCK BELBECK SHOAL IN 500346N, 054438W. (COAST-WATCHER AT SENNEN COVE, BUT MASTER'S REPORT WAS ACCEPTED). ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK DUE TO INTERNAL EXPLOSION. [NO REFERENCE TO THIS VESSEL IN
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 3.335 N,5 44.808 W
Sirius on Wreck Map
Sirius Wreck on Google Map
Nearby Wrecks:
- Arnside (Possibly) Wreck 1012.8 M
- Blue Jacket Wreck 1206.1 M
- Depois Wreck 2191.5 M
- Maroc Wreck 2205.2 M
- Other Wreck 57267 2271 M
- Nefeli Wreck 2453.1 M
- Malta Wreck 2453.1 M
- Jeanne Gougy Wreck 2658.4 M
- Les Deux Soeurs Wreck 2710.5 M
- Sirius (Possibly) Wreck 2927.3 M
General Comments
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