Sna Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Sna iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.886 N,0 7.528 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.914767
  • Longitude: 0.125467
Wreck Depth 21.11 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SNA III
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 88.4 m
Sonar Length 76.4
Sonar Width 10.4
Shadow Height 6.85
Orientation 173
Tonnage 1709
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1926
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3039/26 GIVES TONNAGE AND CONFIRMS LOSS. H4523/26 16.10.26 DW PA (1917) IN 535400N, 001030E. (ADMIRALTY). BR STD. H01624/44 14.6.44 POSN 535456N, 000745E. KNOWN TO HAVE AT LEAST 58FT OVER IT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 14.4.44). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. - PNM 1214/44. H01624/44 29.7.44 DELETED FROM 2182A. - NM 1612/44. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 17.5MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 16.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H2534/74 28.11.79 BAD OBSTN [WK] REPD IN 535452N, 000730E. POSN BY DECCA. POSSIBLY TWO OBSTNS. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL. 1). H5084/77 20.3.80 EXAM'D 27.11.79 IN 535452N, 000729E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.1 IN GEN DEPTH 28.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 90MTRS. LYING 030/210 DEG WITH HIGH PT AT N END. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). BR STD. H1942/76 9.3.81 SWEPT 3.6.80, CLEAR AT 22.4MTRS, FOUL 22.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.4MTRS IN 535453N, 000738E [OGB]. (SOISS, HI 65/80). 1979 POSN INCORRECT. BR STD. H1270/84 5.4.88 AMEND TO SW 22.0MTRS. NES 121 & 1190. HH100/351/06 11.12.92 DIVED 24.8.92 BY BRIDLINGTON SAC AND POSITVELY IDENTIFIED AS SNA III. BUILDER'S PLATE RECOVERED. (M RADLEY, 21.11.92). SEP 2016/000053291 11.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5354.886N, 0007.528E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 76.4MTRS, WIDTH 10.4MTRS, HEIGHT 6.85MTRS, ORIENTATION 173/353 DEGS. LARGE WRECK LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH THE STERN SECTION BROKEN AWAY WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2016

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE NATIONALE D'AFFRETEMENTS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR ROUEN.

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FAQ

Where is the SNA III wreck located?

The SNA III wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.886 N,0 7.528 E.

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

The SNA III lies at a depth of about 21.11 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.886 N,0 7.528 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SNA III?

The seabed around the SNA III lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the SNA III sink?

The SNA III sank on Sep 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SNA III discovered?

The wreck of the SNA III was discovered in 1926.

What country did the SNA III belong to?

The SNA III belonged to FR.

What cargo was the SNA III carrying?

The SNA III was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SNA III?

The SNA III had a tonnage of 1709 tons.

What type of wreck is the SNA III?

The SNA III is classified as a steam ship.

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