Camberwell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Camberwell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.524 N,1 3.205 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.592067
  • Longitude: -1.053417
Wreck Depth 21.09 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMBERWELL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 122
Sonar Width 39
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 319
Tonnage 4078
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 150.0,001.7,065.0
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 4, 2017

Surveying Details

SUNK 6 MILES SE BY E OF DUNNOSE HEAD. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H1310/86/1 23.1.86 LARGE WK, POSSIBLY WWI CASUALTY, LOCATED IN 503524N, 010310W [OGB] USING DECCA. IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. STANDS APPROX 8MTRS HIGH AT STERN AND BOW WITH CENTRE SECTION BROKEN UP. (M PRITCHARD, 3.1.86). INS AS WK 18MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/08 10.12.93 IDENTIFIED AS THE CAMBERWELL. WRECK AND CARGO OWNED BY OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICES LTD. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (M WOODWARD, 3.12.93). 25.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 LOCATED IN 5035.507N, 0103.189E [WGD] USING DGPS. E/S GIVES APPARENT HT OF 4MTRS. LEAST DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. SCOUR APPROX 1MTR DEEP. NOT INVESTIGATED WITH DCS3. LIES WITHIN AREA NOT FULLY SURVEYED DUE TO FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 962). RETAIN AS WK 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000165703 14.11.16 EXAM'D 14.11.16 IN 5035.524N, 0103.205W [WGD]. LEAST M\B DEPTH 21.09MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. LENGTH 122MTRS, WIDTH 39MTRS, HT 6.4MTRS,ORIENTATION 319/139 DEGS. SUBSTANTIALLY BROKEN UP WITH FEW COLLAPSED HULL PLATES. SHALLOW-MOST POINT IS NEAR THE BOW. REMAINS OF THREE BOILERS ARE VISIBLE NEAR THE CENTRE OF THE WRECK. SCOUR 150MTRS, 1.7MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 065 DEGS. (MMT UK, HI 1499). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WELL LINE LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 409NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TEES & LONDON FOR CALCUTTA. GENERAL CARGO. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-36. SEVEN MEN LOST. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & SIBI).

General Comments

SUBSTANTIALLY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the CAMBERWELL wreck located?

The CAMBERWELL wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.524 N,1 3.205 W.

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

The CAMBERWELL lies at a depth of about 21.09 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.524 N,1 3.205 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMBERWELL?

The seabed around the CAMBERWELL lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the CAMBERWELL sink?

The CAMBERWELL sank on May 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CAMBERWELL discovered?

The wreck of the CAMBERWELL was discovered in 1986.

What country did the CAMBERWELL belong to?

The CAMBERWELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAMBERWELL carrying?

The CAMBERWELL was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CAMBERWELL?

The CAMBERWELL had a tonnage of 4078 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMBERWELL?

The CAMBERWELL is classified as a steam ship.

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