Cascapedia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Cascapedia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.732 N,3 3.564 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.478867
  • Longitude: -3.059400
Wreck Depth -2.3 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASCAPEDIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 98.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2860
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1896
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 1.1.1897 BROKEN UP BY MDHB AND REMOVED DOWN TO BELOW LEVEL OF BEACH BETWEEN 1.1.1897 AND 19.8.1897. DEPTH 6FT ABOVE LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 1951 AS ST DR 6FT. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO ST DRIES 2.3MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951.
Last Amended Date May 10, 1977

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE ON WATERLOO BEACH ABOUT 500YDS NNE FROM C9 BLACK BUOY AND BROKE IN TWO IN FRONT OF THE BOILERS ON THE FALLING TIDE. CATTLE LANDED SAME DAY AND PART OF CARGO SALVED BY CONTRACT. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR LIVERPOOL.

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CASCAPEDIA wreck located?

The CASCAPEDIA wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.732 N,3 3.564 W.

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

The CASCAPEDIA lies at a depth of about -2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 28.732 N,3 3.564 W.

When did the CASCAPEDIA sink?

The CASCAPEDIA sank on Nov 3, 1896.

When was the wreck of the CASCAPEDIA discovered?

The wreck of the CASCAPEDIA was discovered in 1896.

What country did the CASCAPEDIA belong to?

The CASCAPEDIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASCAPEDIA carrying?

The CASCAPEDIA was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CASCAPEDIA?

The CASCAPEDIA had a tonnage of 2860 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASCAPEDIA?

The CASCAPEDIA is classified as a steam ship.

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