Solstad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Solstad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 56.076 N,5 28.281 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.934600
  • Longitude: -5.471350
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLSTAD
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 70.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1408
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SUNK IN 495700N, 052800W. (TRADE DIV LIST, JAN 1944). H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 LOCATED BY SV 'HELP' FEB/MAY 1954 IN 495630N, 052800W [OGB] USING DECCA OR 092DEGS, 13.2M FROM WOLF ROCK. DEPTH OVER WK 36FMS, HEIGHT ABOVE SEA BED 38FT. NOT EXAMINED. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 23.5.54). CHART AS NDW. NC 777. 6.6.75 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 50MTRS. NE 777. H2590/76 24.2.76 H2590/76 24.2.76 SMALL DEFINITE WK IN 495602.43N, 052813.36W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. CLOSELY SOUNDED OVER BUT NEVER MORE THAN STRONG SIDE ECHOES OBTAINED. 5 CABLES SOUTH OF & ALMOST CERTAINLY THAT LOCATED BY RISDON BEAZLEY IN 1954. [ONE OF THREE WKS SUNK IN THIS POSN]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). AMEND TO WK 56MTRS [30FMS] IN REVISED POSN. NE 777 & NE 2565 H4551/76 8.11.76 H4551/76 8.11.76 REPD POSN 092DEGS, 13.2 MILES FROM WOLF ROCK WITH A HEIGHT OF 38FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 17.9.76 SURVEYED IN 1954). NCA. H2979/74 11.8.77 H2979/74 11.8.77 FF REPD IN POSN BY DECCA. (E GILES, 3.8.77). NCA. 20.6.78 20.6.78 POSN FOR 'SOLSTAD' 495634N, 052808W USING DECCA. (E GILES 1978). NCA. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. POSSIBLY AN AREA OF ROCK OUTCROPS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY E-BOAT WHILST EN ROUTE FROM SWANSEA TO LONDON. 5 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2). VESSEL, BUILT IN 1924 BY J LEWIS & SONS AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY REDERI-A/B, SOLSTAD, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN MOTOR TORPEDO BOAT OFF MOUNTS BAY ON A VOYAGE FROM SWANSEA TO LONDON. 5 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the SOLSTAD wreck located?

The SOLSTAD wreck is located at coordinates 49 56.076 N,5 28.281 W.

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

The SOLSTAD lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 49 56.076 N,5 28.281 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLSTAD?

The seabed around the SOLSTAD lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the SOLSTAD sink?

The SOLSTAD sank on Jan 6, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SOLSTAD discovered?

The wreck of the SOLSTAD was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SOLSTAD belong to?

The SOLSTAD belonged to SE.

What cargo was the SOLSTAD carrying?

The SOLSTAD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the SOLSTAD?

The SOLSTAD had a tonnage of 1408 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLSTAD?

The SOLSTAD is classified as a steam ship.

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