Swainby (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Swainby (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		61 0.531 N,0 8.579 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 61.008850
  • Longitude: -0.142983
Wreck Depth 117 m
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWAINBY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4935
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SUNK APPROX 065 DEG, 25 MILES FROM MUCKLE FLUGGA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN 610200N, 001200W. FOR FILING ONLY. 10.12.75 10.12.75 CHARTED AS NDW IN 610200N, 001200W. NE 2182D. 10.5.77 10.5.77 AMEND TO NDW PA. BR STD. 20.1.78 20.1.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 117MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NC 1233. HH270/350/01 27.2.91 HH270/350/01 27.2.91 FISHING GEAR REPD LOST BY FV EVENING STAR ON AN OBSTN OF 2 TO 3FMS HIGH IN 610034N, 000827W [OGB]. (MRSC SHETLAND, TLX DTD 28.1.91). POSSIBLY THIS WK. AMEND WK USC 117MTRS IN AMENDED POSN. NE 1233.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 1991

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-13 WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM MAALOYSUND TO KIRKWALL. (LLWW1; AXIS SUB SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 61 0.531 N,0 8.579 W.

How deep is the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 117 meters and is located at coordinates 61 0.531 N,0 8.579 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SWAINBY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) sink?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SWAINBY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the SWAINBY (PROBABLY)?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4935 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWAINBY (PROBABLY)?

The SWAINBY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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