Sommeina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sommeina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.036 N,4 56.063 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.067267
  • Longitude: -4.934383
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SOMMEINA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.7 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 3317
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details REPD LOST IN APPROX 500400N, 045600W IN 1917. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. LATER REPD LOST 4M SE FROM MANACLES. (LL WW1 & WW1SL). NCA. H4239/74 15.8.74 NO SONAR CONTACTS. NOTHING ON E/S OR SSS. (HMS HECATE, 1974). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2014/000153151 23.9.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (MMT, HI 1455). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-TANAGRA. BUILT IN 1899 BY RUSSEL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STELLA SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 291NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NORTH SHIELDS FOR LEGHORN. STRUCK MINE LAID BY U-69. (WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the SOMMEINA wreck located?

The SOMMEINA wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.036 N,4 56.063 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SOMMEINA?

The seabed around the SOMMEINA lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the SOMMEINA sink?

The SOMMEINA sank on Sep 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SOMMEINA discovered?

The wreck of the SOMMEINA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SOMMEINA belong to?

The SOMMEINA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SOMMEINA carrying?

The SOMMEINA was carrying armament,general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the SOMMEINA?

The SOMMEINA had a tonnage of 3317 tons.

What type of wreck is the SOMMEINA?

The SOMMEINA is classified as a steam ship.

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