Slemish Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Slemish Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.68 N,1 42.15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.744667
  • Longitude: -1.702500
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SLEMISH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1536
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Surveying Details SUNK IN 494500N, 014200W APPROX. (WW2SL) H3937/62 23.11.62 WK, LEAST DEPTH 43MTRS, IN 494441N, 014208W. (PARIS NM 62 35 16). - NM 2213/62. 18.5.73 [EUR] POSN: 494443N, 014203W. NC 1106. 12.3.84 UNKNOWN WK, LOCATED BY DCS3 AND E/S, IN 494444N, 014206W [EUR]. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591016). NCA. 22.9.88 DECCA CO-ORDS GIVEN. (REP DES CR ET EP). HH100/351/02 2.3.90 WK IN 494427N, 014203W, FIXED BY SYLEDIS. IDENTIFIED AS THE 'SLEMISH'. (P ENAULT, 3.2.90). NCA YET. 14.6.90 UNKNOWN IN 494441.2N, 014203.5W [EUR] POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14591016). NC 2613. HH351/352/01 8.7.91 LEAST DEPTH NOW 40MTRS. (BREST NM 91 24 31). G/S. 24.2.92 LOCATED IN 494443N, 014205W [EUR] DURING 1991. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.7 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. LIES 045/225DEGS ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE. (FR WK RECORDS 1991 NO.14591016). NCA. 4.2.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH 42.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS, IN 494444.4N, 014204.2W [EUR] [+/-20MTRS]. (FR WK RECORDS 1992 NO.14591016). BR STD. SEP 2015/000182665 30.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 42MTRS IN 4944.680N, 0142.150W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7092 [ED 4, COR TO 11.8.15]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SHAMROCK SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 178NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR CHERBOURG. TORPEDOED BY U 772. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO PIECES, LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE.

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FAQ

Where is the SLEMISH wreck located?

The SLEMISH wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.68 N,1 42.15 W.

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

The SLEMISH lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 49 44.68 N,1 42.15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SLEMISH?

The seabed around the SLEMISH lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the SLEMISH sink?

The SLEMISH sank on Dec 23, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SLEMISH discovered?

The wreck of the SLEMISH was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SLEMISH belong to?

The SLEMISH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SLEMISH carrying?

The SLEMISH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SLEMISH?

The SLEMISH had a tonnage of 1536 tons.

What type of wreck is the SLEMISH?

The SLEMISH is classified as a steam ship.

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