Canterbury Bell Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Canterbury bell Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.753 N,4 57.687 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.362550
  • Longitude: -4.961450
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANTERBURY BELL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 60
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 120
Tonnage 703
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1922
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source other
Surveying Details H147/22 7.1.22 POSN 511948N, 045927W ABOUT 14M NW OF NORTH PT OF LUNDY ISLAND. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS OBSOLETE WRECK SYMBOL (1922). - NM 106/22. 18.8.52 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1178. 6.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 15FMS 0FT. NE 1178 & 1179 H3804/72 20.3.78 LOCATED 14.9.77 IN 512143.5N, 045737.3W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 58 MTRS. SONAR HT 4MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, LYING 120/300 DEG. APPARENTLY INTACT. (HMS FAWN, HI 41/77).
Last Amended Date Jan 17, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN BY RICHARDSON & CO, NORTH SHIELDS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGIN OF 110 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY SHIELDS ENG CO LTD. PASSAGE LLANELI FOR CORCUBION. CARGO COAL. CAPSIZED AND SANK.

General Comments

APPARENTLY INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 21.753 N,4 57.687 W
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FAQ

Where is the CANTERBURY BELL wreck located?

The CANTERBURY BELL wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.753 N,4 57.687 W.

How deep is the CANTERBURY BELL and where exactly is it located?

The CANTERBURY BELL lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 51 21.753 N,4 57.687 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CANTERBURY BELL?

The seabed around the CANTERBURY BELL lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the CANTERBURY BELL sink?

The CANTERBURY BELL sank on Jan 5, 1922.

When was the wreck of the CANTERBURY BELL discovered?

The wreck of the CANTERBURY BELL was discovered in 1922.

What country did the CANTERBURY BELL belong to?

The CANTERBURY BELL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CANTERBURY BELL carrying?

The CANTERBURY BELL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CANTERBURY BELL?

The CANTERBURY BELL had a tonnage of 703 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANTERBURY BELL?

The CANTERBURY BELL is classified as a steam ship.

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