Solway Queen (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Solway queen (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.206 N,5 27.752 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.836767
  • Longitude: -5.462533
Wreck Depth 122 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 54.7
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 100
Tonnage 307
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 23.4.18 SANK ABOUT 7M OFF KILLANTRINGAN BLACKHEAD LT HO. SANK AT ONCE. (BOT). H5605/61 8.12.61 INS AS NDW PA. NC 1753. 10.8.72 AMEND TO WK USC PA 55MTRS. NC 1753. H3671/72 20.2.73 LOCATED IN 545012N, 052740W [OGB] USING HIFIX 2 [LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 124 IN GEN DEPTH 130MTRS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND. SMALL WRECK ABOUT 80FT LONG. LYING 100/250DEG ON SLIGHT RISE. (HMS FAWN 302/72). INS WK LEAST DEPTH 68FMS [124MTRS]. BA 2198 & 1753. 23.1.04 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5450.204N, 0527.732W. NE 2198. SEP 2010/000156213 24.9.10 EXAM'D 2008 IN 5450.206N, 0527.752W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 122.74MTRS. LENGTH 54.7MTRS, HT 2.74MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 1273). AMEND WK 122MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY R. SMITH WITH COMPOUND ENGINES OF 67NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KYNOCH- ARKLOW LTD. PASSAGE AYR FOR NEWRY. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-101. THE CAPTAIN & 10 MEN WERE KILLED. (DODS & LLWW1)

General Comments

SMALL WK, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.206 N,5 27.752 W.

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

The SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 122 meters and is located at coordinates 54 50.206 N,5 27.752 W.

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

The seabed around the SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 2, 1918.

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

The wreck of the SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

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

The SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

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

The SOLWAY QUEEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 307 tons.

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

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

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