Wreathier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wreathier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.7 N,3 49.7 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.178333
  • Longitude: -3.828333
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WREATHIER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 50.3
Sonar Width 12.3
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 50
Tonnage 852
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H243/18 REPD TO BE 1.5M FROM STEEPLE COVE. 2.7.70 CHARTED AS DW [POSN NOT STATED]. (MR HAWKINS, 25.6.70). H3950/70 23.9.70 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1613. 6.3.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 28MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2519. H1936/80 29.9.81 EXAM'D 28.2.81 IN 501040N, 034939W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. NO SCOUR. ABOUT 60MTRS LONG, LYING NNE/SSW, AND APPARENTLY INTACT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). BR STD. H1310/84/45 7.1.85 IDENTIFIED AS THE 'WREATHIER' AND THE BELL RECOVERED. LIES UPRIGHT AND STANDS 9MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. (A HILLGROVE, 10.12.84). 2.9.98 INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH GUN ON ITS STERN. (DIVER MAGAZINE 9.1998). HH100/351/14 9.8.99 DIVED IN 5010.716N, 0349.691W [WGD] USING DGPS. (A CUMMING, FAX DTD 9.8.99). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH091/151/01 20.5.08 EXAM'D 26.1.07 IN 5010.7000N, 0349.7002W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.32 IN GEN DEPTH 49.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 50.3MTRS, WIDTH 12.3MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS SW. INTACT, UPRIGHT, STERN BECOMING BURIED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 1186). RETAIN WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000153150 10.9.14 EXAM'D 21.6.14 IN 5010.700N, 0349.700W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 42.33 IN GEN DEPTH 49.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HT 7.27MTRS. LIES 014/194 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT WITH STERN BURIED. (MMT, HI 1454). DEBRIS AT N END. AMEND WK 42MTRS.
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALLEN, ADAMS & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 115 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MACOLL & POLLOCK, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BARRY FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UB 35. 3 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS S, STERN BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the WREATHIER wreck located?

The WREATHIER wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.7 N,3 49.7 W.

How deep is the WREATHIER and where exactly is it located?

The WREATHIER lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.7 N,3 49.7 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WREATHIER?

The seabed around the WREATHIER lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the WREATHIER sink?

The WREATHIER sank on Dec 3, 1917.

When was the wreck of the WREATHIER discovered?

The wreck of the WREATHIER was discovered in 1918.

What country did the WREATHIER belong to?

The WREATHIER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WREATHIER carrying?

The WREATHIER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WREATHIER?

The WREATHIER had a tonnage of 852 tons.

What type of wreck is the WREATHIER?

The WREATHIER is classified as a steam ship.

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