Cardiff (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cardiff (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 35.953 N,4 7.9 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.599217
  • Longitude: -4.131667
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARDIFF (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 163
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1915
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 WK IN 473600N, 040800W. (PARIS NM). NOTE. H445/31 14.2.31 CHART AS NDW PA. SQ DATE. 30.3.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 473602N, 040753W ON FR 6791. SHOWN AS NDW ON FR 5405. NCA. 12.7.83 'CARDIFF' IN 473602N, 040753W [POSN DOUBTFUL][EUR]. GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1976). SHOWN ON FR 6791. CHART AS NDW PD IN 473602N, 040753W. NC 2352. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 14.6.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 15.6.88 SS 'CARDIFF', CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 473602N, 040753W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574056). HH353/351/01 17.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS ON FR 7146 [1988 EDN]. CHART AS WK USC PA 65MTRS. G/S. 14.8.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 65MTRS IN 4736.033N, 0407.883W [EUR] ON FR 7146 [1993 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 2820 [2000 EDN].

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U84' WHILST IN CONVOY, WAS LATER PRESUMED TO HAVE BEACHED. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 35.953 N,4 7.9 W.

How deep is the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 47 35.953 N,4 7.9 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 9, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY)?

The CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 163 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARDIFF (POSSIBLY)?

The CARDIFF (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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