War Swallow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
War swallow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 35 N,15 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.583333
  • Longitude: 15.000000
Water Depth 210 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAR SWALLOW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 72M SW BY S 1/2 S OF MALTA, 343500N, 150000E APPROX. (WW1SL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY J READHEAD & SONS LTD, WEST DOCK, SOUTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE TYNESIDE FOR PORT SAID. TORPEDOED & SUNK. SEVEN MEN LOST. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS, LLWW1 &WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the WAR SWALLOW wreck located?

The WAR SWALLOW wreck is located at coordinates 34 35 N,15 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAR SWALLOW?

The seabed around the WAR SWALLOW lies at approximately 210 meters deep.

When did the WAR SWALLOW sink?

The WAR SWALLOW sank on Jul 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the WAR SWALLOW discovered?

The wreck of the WAR SWALLOW was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WAR SWALLOW belong to?

The WAR SWALLOW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAR SWALLOW carrying?

The WAR SWALLOW was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WAR SWALLOW?

The WAR SWALLOW had a tonnage of 5030 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAR SWALLOW?

The WAR SWALLOW is classified as a steam ship.

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