Cadeby Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cadeby Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 40.538 N,6 6.156 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.675633
  • Longitude: -6.102600
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 98 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CADEBY
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1130
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 27, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 20 MILES SW BY S FROM WOLF ROCK. (WW1SL & LL WW1). 31.10.75 31.10.75 CHART AS USC PA 42FMS IN 494030N, 060606W. NE 2649. 19.1.77 19.1.77 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 77MTRS. NC 2565. H3943/88 8.11.89 H3943/88 8.11.89 NOTHING FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. CONSIDER NO SIGNIFICANT SONAR CONTACT EXISTS IN THIS POSN. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. G/S.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 1989

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE 20 MILES SW BY S FROM WOLF ROCK. ON PASSAGE FROM OPORTO TO CARDIFF. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CADEBY wreck located?

The CADEBY wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.538 N,6 6.156 W.

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

The CADEBY lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 49 40.538 N,6 6.156 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CADEBY?

The seabed around the CADEBY lies at approximately 98 meters deep.

When did the CADEBY sink?

The CADEBY sank on May 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CADEBY discovered?

The wreck of the CADEBY was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CADEBY belong to?

The CADEBY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CADEBY carrying?

The CADEBY was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CADEBY?

The CADEBY had a tonnage of 1130 tons.

What type of wreck is the CADEBY?

The CADEBY is classified as a merchant vessel.