California Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
California Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 8.52 N,10 16.54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.142000
  • Longitude: -10.275667
Water Depth 134 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALIFORNIA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 143.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8669
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] SONAR CONTACT IN 510830N, 101630W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H3506/58 29.5.58 H3506/58 29.5.58 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. UNLIT BUOYS IN 510830N, 101630W. (NAVEAM 6253). NO PREVIOUS RECORD OF WK IN THIS POSN. HH100/351/16 8.1.01 HH100/351/16 8.1.01 VESSEL WAS LOCATED BY RISDON BEASLEY IN 5108.5N, 1016.5W. DEPTH 350FT. POSN FROM A CROTHALL'S BOOK. (R MARTIN, EMAIL DTD 8.1.01). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY D & W HENDERSON, GLASGOW, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 827 NHP FOR 15 KTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANCHOR LINE. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GLASGOW. TORPEDOED, BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 85, 38M W BY S OF FASTNET AND SANK IN 7 MINUTES. OF 205 PERSONS ON BOARD, 43 WERE LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 8.52 N,10 16.54 W
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Place of Loss: Fastnet, 38 miles W by S of

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FAQ

Where is the CALIFORNIA wreck located?

The CALIFORNIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 8.52 N,10 16.54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALIFORNIA?

The seabed around the CALIFORNIA lies at approximately 134 meters deep.

When did the CALIFORNIA sink?

The CALIFORNIA sank on Feb 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CALIFORNIA discovered?

The wreck of the CALIFORNIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CALIFORNIA belong to?

The CALIFORNIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CALIFORNIA?

The CALIFORNIA had a tonnage of 8669 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALIFORNIA?

The CALIFORNIA is classified as a liner.

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