Cameo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cameo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.87 N,5 57.56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.764500
  • Longitude: -5.959333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMEO
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 61.6 m
Width 10 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 946
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1950
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2003

Surveying Details

H6484/50 12.10.50 STRANDED IN POSN 104 DEG, 6.9M FROM ARKLOW PIER LTHO. (IRISH LIGHTS, 25.9.50). INS AS ST. - NM 1966/50. H1935/80 8.10.82 NOT FOUND AND NOT SEARCHED FOR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 3). PRESUMABLY NO LONGER VISIBLE. AMEND TO DW. BR STD. HH100/351/19 17.6.03 CONFIRMED IN LISTED POSN. NOT DIVED AS APPEARED LARGELY COVERED. (R STOKES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W ROBERTSON, SHIPOWNERS. EIGHT CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 168HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, GLASGOW. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR DUBLIN. CARGO COAL. RAN AGROUND IN DAYLIGHT AND IN FINE WEATHER, DUE TO NAVIGATIONAL ERROR. (SII).

General Comments

LARGELY COVERED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 45.87 N,5 57.56 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAMEO wreck located?

The CAMEO wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.87 N,5 57.56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMEO?

The seabed around the CAMEO lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CAMEO sink?

The CAMEO sank on Sep 10, 1950.

When was the wreck of the CAMEO discovered?

The wreck of the CAMEO was discovered in 1950.

What country did the CAMEO belong to?

The CAMEO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAMEO carrying?

The CAMEO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CAMEO?

The CAMEO had a tonnage of 946 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMEO?

The CAMEO is classified as a motor vessel.

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