Caledonia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Caledonia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 10.107 N,2 7.48 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.168450
  • Longitude: -2.124667
Water Depth -3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALEDONIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1881
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 23, 2017

Surveying Details

H1280/77 26.1.77 TOTAL LOSS ON OYSTER ROCK, JUST SW OF ELIZABETH CASTLE B'WATER. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77). NCA. POSN 491010N, 020724W FOR FILING ONLY. H3849/86 7.4.88 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SWEEP. MR TITTERINGTON SUGGESTS ONLY SCATTERED WKGE OF HULL REMAINS. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 368A). NCA. SEP 2016/000096769 23.3.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (HMSML GLEANER, SNT 01/16). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

6.1.77 STRUCK OYSTER ROCK AND SANK. (T A TITTERINGTON, JERSEY MARITIME MUSEUM, 6.1.77).

General Comments

POSSIBLY ONLY SCATTERED WKGE OF HULL REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 10.107 N,2 7.48 W
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FAQ

Where is the CALEDONIA wreck located?

The CALEDONIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 10.107 N,2 7.48 W.

When did the CALEDONIA sink?

The CALEDONIA sank on Feb 19, 1881.

When was the wreck of the CALEDONIA discovered?

The wreck of the CALEDONIA was discovered in 1977.

What country did the CALEDONIA belong to?

The CALEDONIA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CALEDONIA?

The CALEDONIA is classified as a steam ship.

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