Cascais (?Cascaes) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cascais (?cascaes) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 50.637 N,1 26.281 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.843950
  • Longitude: -1.438017
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASCAIS (?CASCAES)
Type steam ship
Flag PT
Tonnage 835
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 9, 2018

Surveying Details

SHOWN AS WK IN 455000N, 012600W ON FRENCH WK CHART. H2967/22 18.5.22 DW PA (1918) IN 454930N, 012605W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H3351/25 AMENDED TO DW (1918) IN 454955N, 012605W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2910. H7203/51 13.12.51 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 164. DELETE. H6018/60 27.8.68 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS [9FMS 3FT] IN 455038N, 012622W ON FRENCH 6335. - NM 1535/68. 30.4.74 SHOWN IN 454930N, 012612W ON FRENCH 6572 [1974 EDN]. NCA. 17.3.88 SHOWN IN 455041.2N, 012612W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. NC 2663. 15.3.90 SS 'CASCAES' IN 455041.5N, 012612W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 18MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS BY E/S. FIRST RECORDED IN 1936. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551024). NCA. 11.1.02 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS IN 4550.631N, 0126.272W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001,1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

17.12.1916 'CASCAIS' SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY ON 17.12.1916, WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM LA PALLICE TO BOUCAU. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CASCAIS (?CASCAES) wreck located?

The CASCAIS (?CASCAES) wreck is located at coordinates 45 50.637 N,1 26.281 W.

How deep is the CASCAIS (?CASCAES) and where exactly is it located?

The CASCAIS (?CASCAES) lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 45 50.637 N,1 26.281 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASCAIS (?CASCAES)?

The seabed around the CASCAIS (?CASCAES) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the CASCAIS (?CASCAES) sink?

The CASCAIS (?CASCAES) sank on Dec 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CASCAIS (?CASCAES) discovered?

The wreck of the CASCAIS (?CASCAES) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CASCAIS (?CASCAES) belong to?

The CASCAIS (?CASCAES) belonged to PT.

What was the tonnage of the CASCAIS (?CASCAES)?

The CASCAIS (?CASCAES) had a tonnage of 835 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASCAIS (?CASCAES)?

The CASCAIS (?CASCAES) is classified as a steam ship.

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