Swiftsure Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Swiftsure Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 1.141 N,2 45.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.019017
  • Longitude: -2.751633
Wreck Depth 14.6 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWIFTSURE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 9 m
Tonnage 823
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H5593/17 17.9.17 WK IN 590110N, 024500W. (HMS CYCLOPS). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 572/17. H5992/17 13.10.17 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 8FMS 0FT. (LONGHOPE). - FNM 600/17. 29.11.03 SHOWN AS WK 14.6MTRS IN 5901.141N, 0245.098W [EUT]. NE 2584. HH091/202/01 - SEP 2007/000068207 18.9.07 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1202). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 4721/07.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J G HILL STEAM SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE ARENDAL FOR SUNDERLAND. SUNK BY MINE LAID BY UC-40, ABOUT 2M S OF HACENES, ENTRANCE TO SHAPINSAY SOUND. ONE OF 18 CREW LOST. (WW1SL, SIBI, & OFF SCOTLAND).

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FAQ

Where is the SWIFTSURE wreck located?

The SWIFTSURE wreck is located at coordinates 59 1.141 N,2 45.098 W.

How deep is the SWIFTSURE and where exactly is it located?

The SWIFTSURE lies at a depth of about 14.6 meters and is located at coordinates 59 1.141 N,2 45.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SWIFTSURE?

The seabed around the SWIFTSURE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the SWIFTSURE sink?

The SWIFTSURE sank on Sep 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SWIFTSURE discovered?

The wreck of the SWIFTSURE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SWIFTSURE belong to?

The SWIFTSURE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SWIFTSURE carrying?

The SWIFTSURE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SWIFTSURE?

The SWIFTSURE had a tonnage of 823 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWIFTSURE?

The SWIFTSURE is classified as a motor vessel.

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