Storesand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Storesand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 9 N,11 44 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.150000
  • Longitude: -11.733333
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STORESAND
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 1638
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1915
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.9.75 4.9.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS BETWEEN 49N-51N IN THE SW APPROACHES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). POSN 500100N, 073000W FOR FILING ONLY. 26.3.07 26.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 490900N, 114400W. (LLWW1). AMEND POSN. FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE IQUIQUE FOR LIVERPOOL. SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U33 IN THE SW APPROACHES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 9 N,11 44 W
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FAQ

Where is the STORESAND wreck located?

The STORESAND wreck is located at coordinates 49 9 N,11 44 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STORESAND?

The seabed around the STORESAND lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the STORESAND sink?

The STORESAND sank on Sep 4, 1915.

When was the wreck of the STORESAND discovered?

The wreck of the STORESAND was discovered in 1975.

What country did the STORESAND belong to?

The STORESAND belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STORESAND carrying?

The STORESAND was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the STORESAND?

The STORESAND had a tonnage of 1638 tons.

What type of wreck is the STORESAND?

The STORESAND is classified as a sailing vessel.