Cape York Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cape york Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 42.441 N,1 33.708 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.707350
  • Longitude: -1.561800
Wreck Depth 77 m
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPE YORK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 133
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 7.4
Orientation 50
Tonnage 5027
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,grain,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions 0010.6,,003.2,280
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2010

Surveying Details

H0810/40 28.7.41 H0810/40 28.7.41 BRGS FROM POSN 1.5C S OF WK - KINNARDS HD 269[T]; RATTRAY HD 235.5[T]; BUCHAN NESS LT 206.5[T]. WK IN 44FMS & BUOYED BY DAN BUOY. (HMS EGRET HN 27.8.40). H0810/40 10.2.59 H0810/40 10.2.59 NOW CHARTED AS NDW IN 574200N, 013330W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1207/71 12.3.71 H1207/71 12.3.71 SALVAGE CONTRACT TAKEN BY RISDON BEAZLEY ULRICH HARMS LTD. (DTI LETTER DTD NOV'71). 10.6.74 10.6.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 55MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 213. H0810/40 13.10.86 H0810/40 13.10.86 NOW CHARTED AS USC 55MTRS IN 574221N, 013330W. (REVISED POSN FROM EGRET 1940 POSN). BR STD. H0810/40 10.11.86 H0810/40 10.11.86 FOUND LYING INTACT IN 574222N, 013322W [OGB] USING DECCA. (KILBURN SALVAGE CO TELECON DTD 20.10.86). NCA. 29.11.02 29.11.02 RECORD REVIEVED. POSN AMENDED TO KILBURN SALVAGE CO'S DECCA POSN. BR STD. HH091/155/01 19.1.10 HH091/155/01 & SEP 2010/000027978 19.1.10 EXAM'D 13.5.09 IN 5742.441N, 0133.708W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 77.07 IN GEN DEPTH 84.4MTRS. SCOUR 3.2MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 10.6MTRS TOWARDS 280 DEGS. LENGTH 133MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 7.4MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEGRADED. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT, BROKEN MIDSHIPS. AMEND WK 77MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAPE YORK MOTORSHIP CO LTD. PASSAGE VANCOUVER FOR HULL. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 045DEG, 10M FROM INNARDS HEAD. TAKEN IN TOW BUT LATER SANK 055DEG, 8M FROM RATTRAY HD. (WW2SL, LL WW2 & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, DEGRADED

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FAQ

Where is the CAPE YORK wreck located?

The CAPE YORK wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.441 N,1 33.708 W.

How deep is the CAPE YORK and where exactly is it located?

The CAPE YORK lies at a depth of about 77 meters and is located at coordinates 57 42.441 N,1 33.708 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPE YORK?

The seabed around the CAPE YORK lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the CAPE YORK sink?

The CAPE YORK sank on Aug 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CAPE YORK discovered?

The wreck of the CAPE YORK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CAPE YORK belong to?

The CAPE YORK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAPE YORK carrying?

The CAPE YORK was carrying timber,grain,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CAPE YORK?

The CAPE YORK had a tonnage of 5027 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPE YORK?

The CAPE YORK is classified as a steam ship.

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