Calchas Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Calchas Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 3.52 N,10 48.29 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Wreck Depth | 101 m |
| Water Depth | 120 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CALCHAS |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 6748 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 11, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1988 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 23.12.69 SANK 5 MILES W BY S OF TEARAGHT TOR. (LLOYDS, TELECON). ACCEPT 520330N, 104815W. 5.5.78 INS AS USC PA 55FMS IN 520330N, 104815W. NE 2679. 4.9.79 AMEND USC PA 101MTRS. NC 2679. 5.9.88 THIS WK WAS LOCATED IN EARLY 1950 BY RISDON BEAZLEY, AND SOME SALVAGE UNDERTAKEN, IN 515410N, 105000W. (A C CROTHALL, TELECON). AMEND DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 5, 1988 |
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LIVERPOOL.
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