Solway Prince (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Solway prince (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 51.835 N,2 14.383 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.863917
  • Longitude: -2.239717
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 98 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 6.7
Orientation 175
Tonnage 317
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK BY SUBMARINE 8M N OF ALDERNEY. (LL WW1). H2537/28 24.8.28 H2537/28 24.8.28 WRECK NOT CHARTED. H2504 13.9.51 H2504 13.9.51 INS AS NDW IN 495142N, 021412W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). . H03504/51 24.7.51 H03504/51 LOCATED DURING SEARCH FOR HMS AFFRAY. NOT DIVED ON. OLD WK, PROBABLY OF A MERCHANT SHIP. LENGTH 280FT, HEIGHT 23FT. LIES 170/350DEGS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). COULD BE WRECK OF 'SOLWAY PRINCE' BUT APPEARS TO BE TOO LARGE. 8.11.71 8.11.71 INS AS USC 28MTRS. NC 3653. H1270/78 25.7.78 H1270/78 25.7.78 AMEND TO USC 70MTRS. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). BR STD. 5.2.80 5.2.80 AMEND TO WK 42FMS [77MTRS]. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, 24.7.51). BR STD. 5.2.80 5.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 878 [DEC 1979 EDN]. NCA. HH256/350/01 21.12.89 HH256/350/01 21.12.89 NOW WK 91MTRS IN 495154N, 021412W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 89 46 29). BR STD. HH090/496/01 15.10.90 HH090/496/01 15.10.90 OLD WK EXAM'D 17.7.90 IN 495150.1N, 021423W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 90.3 IN GEN DEPTH 98MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. APPARENTLY UPRIGHT WITH NO SUPERSTRUCTURE AND LYING 155/355DEGS. SEEMS TO BE BREAKING UP AT S END. MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION OBTAINED. (NP 1008, HI 496). AMEND TO WK 90MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 1999

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SCUTTLED USING EXPLOSIVES. (WW1SL). SUNK BY SUBMARINE 8M N OF ALDERNEY WHILST ON PASSAGE POOLE TO JERSEY. (LL WW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE, BREAKING UP AT S END

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FAQ

Where is the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 51.835 N,2 14.383 W.

How deep is the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 49 51.835 N,2 14.383 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 98 meters deep.

When did the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?

The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 317 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY)?

The SOLWAY PRINCE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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