Sna Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Sna ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 23.731 N,0 20.303 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.395517
  • Longitude: -0.338383
Wreck Depth 40.5 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNA II
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 75.3 m
Width 10.5 m
Sonar Length 73.9
Sonar Width 14.8
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 81
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 012.3,,001.0,179.0
Debris Field 059.5,,,264.0
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/84/43 24.7.86 TWO FASTENERS REPD 542319N, 001948W. (W R DODGSON, 28.11.84). NCA YET. HH100/351/06 16.3.93 WK, NICKNAMED 'SKELLIES', LOCATED IN 542341.5N, 002017W USING RADAR. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 11.7.97 IN 542343.7N, 002018.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.8 IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE AS SCATTERED DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. HH100/351/22 26.9.05 HAS BEEN DIVED IN LISTED POSN. IDENTIFIED BY BELL MARKED: 'M E HARPER'. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 13.9.05). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 21.02.16 IN 5423.731N, 0020.303W [WGD]. LEAST WCD 40.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 47MTRS. LENGTH 73.9MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS, HT 6.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 081/261. SCOUR LENGTH 12.3MTRS, 1MTR DEEP TOWARDS 179. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, MAINLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 40MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-M E HARPER. BUILT IN 1911 BY THE GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS, MICHEGAN, USA, FOR THE HARPER TRANSPORTATION CO OF PHILADELPHIA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR DUNKIRK. TORPEDOED BY UB-21. (R YOUNG).

General Comments

Mainly intact

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FAQ

Where is the SNA II wreck located?

The SNA II wreck is located at coordinates 54 23.731 N,0 20.303 W.

How deep is the SNA II and where exactly is it located?

The SNA II lies at a depth of about 40.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 23.731 N,0 20.303 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SNA II?

The seabed around the SNA II lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the SNA II sink?

The SNA II sank on Jun 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SNA II discovered?

The wreck of the SNA II was discovered in 1986.

What country did the SNA II belong to?

The SNA II belonged to FR.

What cargo was the SNA II carrying?

The SNA II was carrying coal.

What type of wreck is the SNA II?

The SNA II is classified as a steam ship.

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