Cambronne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cambronne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 9.142 N,4 39.169 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.152367
  • Longitude: -4.652817
Wreck Depth 35.64 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMBRONNE
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 39.6 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 17.8
Sonar Width 5.9
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 335
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1942
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date May 16, 0005

Surveying Details

20.9.72 POSN 510900N, 043900W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. HH091/158/01 29.6.09 LOCATED 6.6.07 IN 5109.142N, 0439.169W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.6 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 17.8MTRS, WIDTH 5.9MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). ?SEABED FEATURE. INS AS OBSTN 35MTRS. BR STD. 11.5.16 DIVED AUG 2015, MEDIUM SIZED VESSEL WITH STEAM BOILER, PARTS BURIED, LOCATED AMONGST ROCKY SEABED, PROP FOUND. A CERAMIC PLATE WAS RECOVERED BEARING THE NAME

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY NV SCHPSW 'DELFZIJL', DELFZIJL. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HAYLE FOR NEWPORT, MONMOUTHSHIRE. STRUCK ROCKS OFF LUNDY ISLAND AND SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

SS CAMBRONNE

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FAQ

Where is the CAMBRONNE wreck located?

The CAMBRONNE wreck is located at coordinates 51 9.142 N,4 39.169 W.

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

The CAMBRONNE lies at a depth of about 35.64 meters and is located at coordinates 51 9.142 N,4 39.169 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMBRONNE?

The seabed around the CAMBRONNE lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the CAMBRONNE sink?

The CAMBRONNE sank on Oct 10, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CAMBRONNE discovered?

The wreck of the CAMBRONNE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CAMBRONNE belong to?

The CAMBRONNE belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the CAMBRONNE?

The CAMBRONNE had a tonnage of 335 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMBRONNE?

The CAMBRONNE is classified as a steam ship.

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