Californian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Californian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 14.942 N,2 13.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.249033
  • Longitude: -2.217983
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALIFORNIAN
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 125.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 5658
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.6.18 DW IN 461900N, 021200W APPROX. (U-BOAT FILE). H2967/22 18.5.22 DW PA (1918) IN 461500N, 021245W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1142/28 18.2.28 AMEND TO NDW PA (1918) IN 461500N, 021300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 28.8.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6788. 16.4.82 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6902 [1981 EDN]. BR STD. 25.3.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 461500N, 021300W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14562045). INS AS NDW PA. NC 2663. 28.11.08 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7211 [4TH EDN 2008, 1:1,000,000]. NCA. SEP 2009000114592 24.8.10 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 4614.995N, 0213.129W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6990 [3RD EDN 2009 CORRECT TO NM 33/29/09, 1:350,000]. NE 2663.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1900 BY UNION IRON WORKS, HIT A MINE & SANK IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN HAWAIIAN SS CO. (DODS). SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO ST NAZAIRE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CALIFORNIAN wreck located?

The CALIFORNIAN wreck is located at coordinates 46 14.942 N,2 13.079 W.

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

The CALIFORNIAN lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 46 14.942 N,2 13.079 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALIFORNIAN?

The seabed around the CALIFORNIAN lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the CALIFORNIAN sink?

The CALIFORNIAN sank on Jun 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CALIFORNIAN discovered?

The wreck of the CALIFORNIAN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CALIFORNIAN belong to?

The CALIFORNIAN belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the CALIFORNIAN?

The CALIFORNIAN had a tonnage of 5658 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALIFORNIAN?

The CALIFORNIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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