Szechuen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Szechuen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 18.183 N,32 21.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.303050
  • Longitude: 32.355833
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SZECHUEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.5
Tonnage 1862
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1957
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 60M N BY E HALF E OF PORT SAID. (DODS) SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 320000N, 324600E. (LL WW1) H4825/18
Last Amended Date Mar 25, 0044

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1895 BY SCOTT & CO. WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION EGINES OF 169NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHINA NAVIGATION CO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 51, 60M N BY E HALF E OF PORT SAID. 9 LIVES LOST. (DODS & KRIEG ZUR SEE) ON PASSAGE FAMAGUSTA FOR PORT SAID. (LL WW1)

General Comments

SZECHUAN

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FAQ

Where is the SZECHUEN wreck located?

The SZECHUEN wreck is located at coordinates 31 18.183 N,32 21.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SZECHUEN?

The seabed around the SZECHUEN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the SZECHUEN sink?

The SZECHUEN sank on May 10, 1918.

When was the wreck of the SZECHUEN discovered?

The wreck of the SZECHUEN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the SZECHUEN belong to?

The SZECHUEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SZECHUEN carrying?

The SZECHUEN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the SZECHUEN?

The SZECHUEN had a tonnage of 1862 tons.

What type of wreck is the SZECHUEN?

The SZECHUEN is classified as a steam ship.

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