Strombus (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Strombus (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.66 N,3 58.688 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.577667
  • Longitude: -3.978133
Wreck Depth -1 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 125 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 6549
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 23, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck survey details for the STROMBUS (PART OF) located in the Bristol Channel off the coast of South Wales. The wreckage is situated at coordinates 51 34.66 N, 3 58.688 W. Historically identified as small wreckage, the site has been subject to multiple surveys and structural modifications. Following reports of a protruding post, an angle bar protrusion was removed to reduce the obstruction height. The current status of the STROMBUS wreck confirms it dries 1.0 meter above the surrounding seabed. The site remains a documented underwater obstruction requiring navigational caution in the area.

Surveying Details

NO PREVIOUS RECORD. 4.2.72 INS F ON NC1161. (EXISTING CHART 1161 COR TO NM 1076/71). H1934/78 27.3.81 SMALL AMOUNT OF WRECKAGE WITH KEEL 1MTR HIGH LOCATED IN 513438N, 035837W [OGB]. SHOWN AS ST D 1.5MTRS ON FAIR SHEET - K8588/1. (HMS FOX HI 53/79). AMEND TO ST DRIES 1.5MTRS. BR STD. HH214/430/04 29.4.03 WK HAS BEEN DISTURBED AND MAY HAVE MOVED SLIGHTLY. A POST PROTRUDING 2.5MTRS ABOVE THE MAIN HULL HAS BEEN OBSERVED. (TH, FAX DTD 28.4.03). AMEND TO ST DRIES 2.5MTRS. - NM 2443/03. HH214/430/04 23.5.03 ANGLEBAR PROTRUSION ON WK HAS BEEN CUT. NOW DRIES 1MTR IN GEN DEPTH DRIES 0.5MTR. (TH FAX DTD 16.5.03). NCA. HH214/430/04 23.5.03 NOW ST DRIES 1.0MTR. (TH NM 15/03). - NM 2963/03.

Circumstances of loss

12.11.42 BUILT IN 1900 BY ARMSTRONG & WHITWORTH CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S SEVILLA, ONESIMUS. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ANTARCTIC. CARGO COAL & PATENT FUEL. DETONATED A GERMAN-LAID MINE. TUGS TOWED TO SWANSEA AND VESSEL BEACHED. ON 12.11.42 TAKEN TO BRITON FERRY FOR BREAKING BUT FORECASTLE BROKE OFF, DRIFTED AWAY AND CAPSIZED AND STILL LIES ON THE SEABED. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT NONE OF THE VESSEL ARRIVED FOR BREAKING AND THAT THE THREE SECTIONS ARE PARTS OF THE ENTIRE VESSEL. DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES BY COSAG DIVING IN 1977. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.66 N,3 58.688 W.

How deep is the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about -1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 34.66 N,3 58.688 W.

When did the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Oct 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) carrying?

The STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was carrying coal,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 6549 tons.

What type of wreck is the STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The STROMBUS (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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