Calista (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Calista (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.76 N,5 0.784 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.029333
  • Longitude: -5.013067
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALISTA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 37.9 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 4.4
Tonnage 229
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1919
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2007

Surveying Details

H2662/59 3.11.59 H2662/59 3.11.59 SONAR CONTACT IN 540100N, 050000W. (AUBD 319/298). NCA. H2112/75 21.1.76 H2112/75 21.1.76 NOT LOCATED. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75). H2057/82 15.11.83 H2057/82 15.11.83 WK 58.7MTRS LOCATED IN 540145N, 050043W [OGB]. (HMS BULLDOG HN, 3.11.83). NCA YET. H2057/82 17.1.84 H2057/82 17.1.84 EXAM'D 30.9.83 IN 540145N, 050043W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.8 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 33MTRS, BEAM 6MTRS. SMALL WK, LYING APPROX N/S, GIVING GOOD SONAR RETURN FROM ITS BEAM. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 128). INS AS WK 58MTRS. BR STD. 15.3.01 15.3.01 EUT POSN: 5401.760N, 0500.784W. NE 2093. 12.6.02 12.6.02 POSN BY GPS: 5401.752N, 0500.790W [WGD]. (A CORKILL). NCA. 28.2.07 28.2.07 DIVED 1.7.06 IN LISTED POSN. A SMALL SS WITH A CARGO OF COAL IN A SINGLE HOLD. STERN SECTION FAIRLY INTACT BUT FWD SECTIONS ARE ALMOST FLAT TO THE SEABED. BOILER AND ENGINE AT THE STERN, NO SIGN OF THE PROP. TRAWL NETS STAND 4MTRS ABOVE WK. LENGTH APPROX 35MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 67MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE CALISTA DUE TO LIKELY POSN, DIMENSIONS, CARGO AND NO OTHER SUITABLE CANDIDATES. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 27.2.07). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

6.1.19 BUILT IN 1902 BY C CONNELL & CO, WHITINCH AS A S YACHT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PRESTON STEAM NAVIGATION CO (BCKER & CO LTD, MANAGERS). COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE BY MCKIE & BAXTER, GLASGOW. CONVERTED TO A COASTER. PASSAGE PRESTON FOR DUBLIN. SAILED 6.1.19 AND TOOK SHELTER IN RAMSAY BAY. RECOMMENCED PASSAGE 10.1.19 AND WAS NOT SEEN AGAIN. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

STERN INTACT, BOWS FLATTENED, NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the CALISTA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CALISTA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.76 N,5 0.784 W.

How deep is the CALISTA (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CALISTA (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.76 N,5 0.784 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALISTA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CALISTA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the CALISTA (PROBABLY) sink?

The CALISTA (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 11, 1919.

When was the wreck of the CALISTA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CALISTA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CALISTA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CALISTA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CALISTA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CALISTA (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CALISTA (PROBABLY)?

The CALISTA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 229 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALISTA (PROBABLY)?

The CALISTA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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