Sna I (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sna i (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 33.079 N,5 47.267 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.551317
  • Longitude: -5.787783
Wreck Depth 68 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNA I (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 91.4 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 26
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2679
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H02246/56 22.3.56 H02246/56 22.3.56 WK IN 503300N, 054700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 14.11.72 14.11.72 CHARTED AS USC PA 25FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1178. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 53MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1178. HH220/470/02 20.9.02 HH220/470/02 20.9.02 EXAM'D 1.6.02 IN 5033.079N, 0547.267W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68.2 IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 26MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES 090/270 DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN BUT NOT SCATTERED. (NP 1008, HI 799). - NM 5348/02.
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2002

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE NATIONALE D'AFFRETEMENTS. SUNK APPROX 29M W OF TREVOSE HEAD.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, WELL BROKEN BUT NOT SCATTERED

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FAQ

Where is the SNA I (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SNA I (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 33.079 N,5 47.267 W.

How deep is the SNA I (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SNA I (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 68 meters and is located at coordinates 50 33.079 N,5 47.267 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SNA I (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SNA I (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the SNA I (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SNA I (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SNA I (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SNA I (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SNA I (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SNA I (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the SNA I (POSSIBLY)?

The SNA I (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2679 tons.

What type of wreck is the SNA I (POSSIBLY)?

The SNA I (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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