Caesar (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Caesar (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		65 47.241 N,25 55.975 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 65.787350
  • Longitude: -25.932917
Water Depth 210 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CAESAR (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 57.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Tonnage 830
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2018

Surveying Details

7.5.71 STRANDING POSN GIVEN AS 660600N 230300W OR 1.5 CABLES W OF ARNARNES LT, ICELAND. (LL 204). 11.1.72 39 MILES W OF BJARTANGAR, ICELAND. H2134/73 23.1.73 H2134/73 4.5 CABLES 272 DEGS FROM ARNARNES LT, REFLOATED & TAKEN IN TOW BY NORWEGIAN SALVAGE VESSEL ACHILLES BUT SUBSEQUENTLY FOUNDERED IN POSN 654900N, 255700W ON 1 JUNE 1971 IN APPROX 110 FATHOMS. (COURT OF INQUIRY REPORT S.488). 26.9.84 SHOWN AS NDW IN POSN 654718N, 255600W [HJO] ON ICELANDIC 41 [1983 EDN]. 26.9.84 NOT SHOWN ON NE 2976. IN OVER 100 FATHOMS. 26.11.08 SHOWN IN 6557.250N, 2555.980W [WGD] ON BA 2898 [EDN 1 DTD 22.5.08, 1:300,000, MODIFIED REPRO OF ICELANDIC INT 1104]. 31.1.14 SEP 2013/000275453 SHOWN IN 6547.241N, 2555.975W [WGD] ON IS300041 [EDN 3.0].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HELLYER BROS LTD. STRANDED 1.5 CABLES W OF ARNARNES LT, ICELAND. REFLOATED BUT LATER FOUNDERED WHILET UNDER TOW.

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FAQ

Where is the CAESAR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CAESAR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 65 47.241 N,25 55.975 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAESAR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CAESAR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 210 meters deep.

When did the CAESAR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CAESAR (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 1, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CAESAR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CAESAR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the CAESAR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CAESAR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAESAR (POSSIBLY)?

The CAESAR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 830 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAESAR (POSSIBLY)?

The CAESAR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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