Cambank Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cambank Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.72 N,4 9.913 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.445333
  • Longitude: -4.165217
Wreck Depth 25.87 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMBANK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 110.5
Sonar Width 24.1
Shadow Height 11.9
Orientation 47
Tonnage 3112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1915
Scour Dimensions 233.0,108.0,007.9,104
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3684/23 28.5.23 LEAST DEPTH 11FMS IN 532640N, 040954W. MARKED BY UNLIT RED & BLACK CASK AND BARREL BUOYS. (TH, TELECON). INS AS WK 11FMS (1923). - NM ACTION. H6886/29 23.12.29 AMEND TO WK 14FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM ACTION. H6238/23 10.9.23 WRECK MARKED BY GREEN CAN BUOYS. (BOT). H6022/39 14.8.39 LEAST DEPTH 17FMS. (HMS GLEANER). H2050/53 27.3.53 AMEND TO NDW. NC 1826. H2704/59 22.5.59 AMEND TO WK 14FMS. NC 1977. H3077/70 17.5.71 LOCATED IN 532644N, 040950W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.3, FOUL AT 25MTRS. GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. (HMS WOODLARK, HN 2/71). H3077/70 1.9.71 EXAM'D 20.4.71 IN 532644N, 040950W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 24.3MTRS, FOUL AT 25MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.2 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. SCOUR 6MTRS DEEP. APPEARS TO LIE 050/230 DEG. LENGTH ABOUT 380FT. (HMS WOODLARK). AMEND TO WK 13FMS 2FT. - NM 729/71. 2.11.73 AMEND TO SW 24.3MTRS. NC 1977. 13.11.78 AMEND TO WK 24MTRS. NC 1121. H3814/78 6.7.79 LEAST DEPTH 13FMS 2FT IN GEN DEPTH 17FMS. SCOUR 19FMS. (E GILES, 2.7.79). NCA. H3838/86 20.8.87 H3838/86 20.8.87 LOCATED IN 532642N, 040951W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 26.7MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). NCA. H3838/86 28.3.88 EXAM'D 30.9.87 BY HMS BULLDOG WITH HYDROSEARCH. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.7 IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.2MTRS; HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.6MTRS, SHADOW HT 9.3MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEG WITH BOW SW. LENGTH 109MTRS, BEAM 16.5MTRS. DEEP SCOUR DISTORTS THE SONAR PICTURE. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). NCA. HH100/351/01 5.5.89 WK STANDS 6 TO 7MTRS HIGH, IS UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT. (K. HURLEY, 10.4.89). HH100/351/04 3.5.91 DIVED IN JULY 1989. BOW SECTION INTACT AND LYING ON PORT SIDE. STERN SECTION IS WELL BROKEN UP. THERE IS A 40FT DEEP SCOUR. (J BOYLETT). HH100/351/04 29.8.91 BELL RECENTLY RECOVERED FROM THIS WK. ENGRAVED 'SS RAITHMOOR 1899', PREVIOUS NAME FOR THE CAMBANK. (K HURLEY, 23.8.91). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 14.08.2021; IN 5326.720N, 0409.913W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 110.5MTRS, WIDTH 24.1MTRS, HEIGHT 11.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 047/227 DEGS. DEGRADED WRECK, UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY BURIED WITH VISIBLE STRUCTURES, BOW AND STERN. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7331). AMEND DW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2023

Circumstances of loss

EX-RAITHMOOR. BUILT IN 1899 BY J READHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MEREVALE SHIPPING CO LTD, CARDIFF. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 278 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HUELVA FOR GARSTON. TORPEDEOD BY U-30. FOUR MEN LOST, 21 RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

Degraded wreck, upright and partially buried with visible structures, bow and stern.

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FAQ

Where is the CAMBANK wreck located?

The CAMBANK wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.72 N,4 9.913 W.

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

The CAMBANK lies at a depth of about 25.87 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.72 N,4 9.913 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMBANK?

The seabed around the CAMBANK lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the CAMBANK sink?

The CAMBANK sank on Feb 20, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CAMBANK discovered?

The wreck of the CAMBANK was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CAMBANK belong to?

The CAMBANK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAMBANK carrying?

The CAMBANK was carrying chemicals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CAMBANK?

The CAMBANK had a tonnage of 3112 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMBANK?

The CAMBANK is classified as a steam ship.

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