Cambrian (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cambrian (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.533 N,1 3.419 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.742217
  • Longitude: -1.056983
Wreck Depth 2.6 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMBRIAN (PART OF)
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 42.3 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 4
Shadow Height 0.8
Tonnage 338
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2013

Surveying Details

H2377/75 7.5.76 H2377/75 7.5.76 WK 2.7MTRS SHOWN IN 504432N, 010320W [OGB] ON SURVEY [K6356]. - NM 990/76. H2071/82 14.3.86 H2071/82 14.3.86 EXAM'D 28.10.85 IN 504430N, 010320W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 2.8MTRS. LIES N/S. 8MTRS LONG. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 142). FURTHER WKGE, LEAST DEPTH 2.7 IN GEN DEPTH 3.5MTRS SHOWN IN 504430N, 010318.5W [OGB] ON SEARCH PLOT. AMEND TO WK 2.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.10.08 16.10.08 [EUT] POSN: 5044.535N, 0103.421W. NE 3418. 18.10.13 18.10.13 EXAM'D 30.6.13 IN 5044.533N, 0103.419W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.7 IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 1.8MTRS, WIDTH 1.3MTRS, HT 0.8MTR. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). APPEARS AS A MOUND. ?DEBRIS. AMEND WK 2.7MTRS. 11.11.13 11.11.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.67MTRS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF DATA FOR HI 1437). AMEND WK 2.6MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-STELLA PROCYON '39, EX-OCEAN KNIGHT '35, EX-LORD DERBY '35. BUILT IN 1924 BY COCHRANE & SONS LTD, SELBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. REQUISITIONED AS BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL IN 9.1939. STRUCK A MINE AND FOUNDERED. DISPERSED WITH EXPLOSIVES IN THE LATE 1970S. (SIBI).

General Comments

A MOUND, ?DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the CAMBRIAN (PART OF) wreck located?

The CAMBRIAN (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.533 N,1 3.419 W.

How deep is the CAMBRIAN (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The CAMBRIAN (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.533 N,1 3.419 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMBRIAN (PART OF)?

The seabed around the CAMBRIAN (PART OF) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CAMBRIAN (PART OF) sink?

The CAMBRIAN (PART OF) sank on May 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CAMBRIAN (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the CAMBRIAN (PART OF) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CAMBRIAN (PART OF) belong to?

The CAMBRIAN (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAMBRIAN (PART OF)?

The CAMBRIAN (PART OF) had a tonnage of 338 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMBRIAN (PART OF)?

The CAMBRIAN (PART OF) is classified as a military vessel.

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