Cardea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cardea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 59.075 N,4 20.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.984583
  • Longitude: -4.334000
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARDEA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 15.5 m
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 5
Tonnage 22
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 18, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH208/400/04 21.2.01 DIESEL SLICK ON SURFACE IN 5359.1N, 0419.9W (SINKING POSN). (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TLX DTD 18.2.01). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 21.2.01 IN COLLISION IN 5359.0N, 0419.9W. LATER SANK. (LL 19.2.01). HH100/351/17 30.8.01 DIVED IN 5359.075N, 0420.040W [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN ESTIMATED GEN DEPTH OF 54MTRS AT LW. LIES APPROX E/W. INTACT. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 29.8.01). AMEND TO WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH FV OCEAN HUMTER. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 59.075 N,4 20.04 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARDEA wreck located?

The CARDEA wreck is located at coordinates 53 59.075 N,4 20.04 W.

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

The CARDEA lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 59.075 N,4 20.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARDEA?

The seabed around the CARDEA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the CARDEA sink?

The CARDEA sank on Feb 18, 2001.

When was the wreck of the CARDEA discovered?

The wreck of the CARDEA was discovered in 2001.

What country did the CARDEA belong to?

The CARDEA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARDEA?

The CARDEA had a tonnage of 22 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARDEA?

The CARDEA is classified as a fishing vessel.