South Point Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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South point Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 11.028 N,6 16.557 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 80 m |
| Water Depth | 100 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | SOUTH POINT |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 3837 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | clay products |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 27, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1989 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 60M W OF LUNDY I. (WW1SL). POSN 511100N, 061630W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 30.1.78 30.1.78 INS AS NDW IN 511100N, 061630W [OGB]. NC 2649. 4.5.78 4.5.78 INS AS WK USC PA 80MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NC 1178. H6446/87 3.1.89 H6446/87 3.1.89 NOT FOUND. (HMS FOX, HI 429). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 3, 1989 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR PHILADELPHIA. CAPTURED AND TORPEDOED BY U-28. (LLWW1, WW1SL & NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 13).
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