War Song (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
War song (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 29.94 N,4 30.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.499000
  • Longitude: -4.501333
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR SONG (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 2535
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1918
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW IN 473000N, 043000W. (PARIS NM). NOTE. 30.3.76 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 6030. 20.5.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 473000N, 043000W ON NE 2645. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 14.6.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. 15.6.88 MV 'WARSONG' IN 473000N, 043000W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 100MTRS. FIRST REPD 1919. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574057). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1917 BY DETROIT SB CO, WAS SHELLED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE 12M W OF ILE DE SEIN. THE CAPT & 15 OTHERS WERE KILLED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY THE SHIPPING CONTROLLER [W FRANCE, FENWICK & CO]. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BILBAO TO BREST. (LL WW1). SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U84'. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 29.94 N,4 30.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) sink?

The WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 15, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY)?

The WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2535 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR SONG (POSSIBLY)?

The WAR SONG (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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