Solferino Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Solferino Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 38.983 N,5 0.082 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.649717
  • Longitude: -5.001367
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLFERINO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 65.8 m
Width 9.7 m
Draught 6.5
Tonnage 1155
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H1690 11.9.19 WK REPD. (PARIS NM). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND SYMBOL TO NDW PA (1919). BR STD. 23.6.76 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 24.8.77 'SOLFERINO' IN APPROX 483900N, 050000.6W [EUR], MEAN DEPTH 108MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 9.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. 23.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483900N, 050000.6W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680. LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. INS AS NDW PA IN 483900N, 050000W. BR STD. 13.11.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. 25.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS IN 483900N, 050000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14585026. NC 2644. 2.3.09 SHOWN IN 4838.940N, 0500.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 25.11.09 SHOWN IN 4838.983N, 0500.082W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1900 BY FEVIGS JERNSKIBS, OWNED BY OTTO THORESEN AT THE TIME OF LOSS. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DODS). SUNK WHILST ON PASSAGE LISBON FOR NORWAY. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the SOLFERINO wreck located?

The SOLFERINO wreck is located at coordinates 48 38.983 N,5 0.082 W.

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

The SOLFERINO lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 48 38.983 N,5 0.082 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLFERINO?

The seabed around the SOLFERINO lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the SOLFERINO sink?

The SOLFERINO sank on Mar 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SOLFERINO discovered?

The wreck of the SOLFERINO was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SOLFERINO belong to?

The SOLFERINO belonged to NO.

What cargo was the SOLFERINO carrying?

The SOLFERINO was carrying general and mixed goods,wine.

What was the tonnage of the SOLFERINO?

The SOLFERINO had a tonnage of 1155 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLFERINO?

The SOLFERINO is classified as a steam ship.

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