Walter L M Russ Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Walter l m russ Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.942 N,5 28.846 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.732367
  • Longitude: -5.480767
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALTER L M RUSS
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 75 m
Width 2 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 1538
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 15, 1945
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3542/68 25.1.68 H3542/68 25.1.68 LARGE UNKNOWN VESSEL REPORTED BY DIVERS TO BE ON THE NW TIP OF GRASSHOLM ISLAND. POSN 514355N, 052847W. (R EDMONDS, 23.1.68). INS AS DW. BR STD. H5001/72 19.11.80 H5001/72 19.11.80 TOO CLOSE INSHORE FOR INVESTIGATION. POSN CONFIRMED BY LOCAL FISHERMEN & DIVERS. (HMS WOODLARK, HI 71B/78). HH100/351/11 20.6.96 HH100/351/11 20.6.96 BELL RECOVERED IN 1995. WK IS WALTER L M RUSS. (S J ROBERTS).
Last Amended Date May 4, 1978

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY AKT GES 'NEPTUN, ROSTOCK. CAPTURED BUT PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY ERNST RUSS, HAMBURG. TWO BOILERS TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. WENT ASHORE ON SKOMER ISLAND AT NIGHT IN A WNW GALE. FLOATED OFF AND SANK. NINE OF 17 MAN STEAMING CREW SAVED.

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FAQ

Where is the WALTER L M RUSS wreck located?

The WALTER L M RUSS wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.942 N,5 28.846 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WALTER L M RUSS?

The seabed around the WALTER L M RUSS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the WALTER L M RUSS sink?

The WALTER L M RUSS sank on Jul 15, 1945.

When was the wreck of the WALTER L M RUSS discovered?

The wreck of the WALTER L M RUSS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the WALTER L M RUSS belong to?

The WALTER L M RUSS belonged to DE.

What cargo was the WALTER L M RUSS carrying?

The WALTER L M RUSS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WALTER L M RUSS?

The WALTER L M RUSS had a tonnage of 1538 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALTER L M RUSS?

The WALTER L M RUSS is classified as a steam ship.

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