Calchas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Calchas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.598 N,10 49.855 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.909967
  • Longitude: -10.830917
Wreck Depth 117 m
Water Depth 126 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALCHAS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.6 m
Width 16 m
Draught 9.2
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 50
Tonnage 6748
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2007

Surveying Details

23.12.69 SANK 5 MILES W BY S OF TEARAGHT TOR. (LLOYDS, TELECON). ACCEPT 520330N 104815W. 15.5.78 INS AS USCPA 55FMS IN 520330N, 104815W. NE 2679. 4.9.79 AMEND TO USCPA 101MTRS. NC 2679. 5.9.88 THIS WK WAS LOCATED IN 515410N, 105000W IN THE EARLY 1950'S BY RISDON BEAZLEY AND SOME SALVAGE CARRIED OUT. (A C CROTHALL, TELECON). AMEND POSN TO 515410N, 105000W. BR STD. SEP 2007/000039421 30.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5154.598N, 1049.855W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 126MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 7.9MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIE 050/230 DEGS. INTACT WITH SCOUR AT NW END. AMEND WK 117MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2848/07. 8.2.13 WAS SALVAGED BY RIZDON BEASLEY MARINE LTD IN THE EARLY 1950S AND SOME 269 TONS OF NICKEL WAS SALVAGED. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY SCOTT & CO LTD, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN SS CO LTD (A HOLT). FIVE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 521NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY U-80. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, SCOUR AT NW END

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FAQ

Where is the CALCHAS wreck located?

The CALCHAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.598 N,10 49.855 W.

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

The CALCHAS lies at a depth of about 117 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.598 N,10 49.855 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALCHAS?

The seabed around the CALCHAS lies at approximately 126 meters deep.

When did the CALCHAS sink?

The CALCHAS sank on May 11, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CALCHAS discovered?

The wreck of the CALCHAS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CALCHAS belong to?

The CALCHAS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CALCHAS carrying?

The CALCHAS was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CALCHAS?

The CALCHAS had a tonnage of 6748 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALCHAS?

The CALCHAS is classified as a steam ship.

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