Syrian (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Syrian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 9.298 N,1 0.638 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.154967
  • Longitude: 1.010633
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SYRIAN (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 42.1 m
Sonar Length 42
Sonar Width 11
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 80
Tonnage 176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 11, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 3.8.72 SUNK 45M ENE OF HORNSEA. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 541130N, 010100E APPROX. H1310/81/14 30.6.81 H1310/81/14 30.6.81 WK IN 540926N, 010012E. POSN BY DECCA. (K HERRON). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H4064/1/85 28.11.86 H4064/1/85 28.11.86 EXAM'D 29.5.86 IN 540917N, 010045E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.4 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 52.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS, LENGTH 42MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. INTACT, LYING 080/260 DEG, AT FOOT OF A SANDWAVE, LEAST DEPTH OVER WHICH IS ALSO 49MTRS. SANDWAVE CREST SOME 80MTRS NW OF WK. (HUNTING SURVEYS, HI 321B). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

AT FOOT OF SANDWAVE OF SIMILAR LEAST DEPTH

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FAQ

Where is the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 9.298 N,1 0.638 E.

How deep is the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 54 9.298 N,1 0.638 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 11, 1915.

When was the wreck of the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 176 tons.

What type of wreck is the SYRIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The SYRIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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