Cambria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cambria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 27 N,7 14.55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.450000
  • Longitude: -7.242500
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMBRIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1870
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1870
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2020

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552700N, 071430W, APPROX. (LLOYDS). NCA. 13.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5527.000N, 0714.550W.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1869 BY R DUNCAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ANCHOR LINE. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 400HP. STRUCK ROCKS AND BECAME TOTAL LOSS. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GLASGOW. ONE MAN RECOVERED, 169 LOST. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the CAMBRIA wreck located?

The CAMBRIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 27 N,7 14.55 W.

When did the CAMBRIA sink?

The CAMBRIA sank on Oct 19, 1870.

When was the wreck of the CAMBRIA discovered?

The wreck of the CAMBRIA was discovered in 1870.

What country did the CAMBRIA belong to?

The CAMBRIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAMBRIA carrying?

The CAMBRIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CAMBRIA?

The CAMBRIA had a tonnage of 1997 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMBRIA?

The CAMBRIA is classified as a steam ship.

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