Cathay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cathay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 44.5 N,5 6.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.741667
  • Longitude: 5.108333
Wreck Depth 12 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CATHAY
Type liner
Flag GB
Tonnage 15225
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2003

Surveying Details

H04164/42 6.1.43 DW MASTS IN 364430N, 050638E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 33/43. H04164/42 21.11.44 AMEND POSN TO: BOWS, 364434N, 050634E; STERN, 364432N, 050642E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2578/44. H04164/42 4.10.48 G CONL BUOY IN 364438N, 050640E. (PARIS NM 33/2862/48). - NM 2101/48. H8649/48 2.1.49 AMEND BUOY TO G CAN FL.G. (PARIS NM 48/3984/48). - NM 2936/48. H8649/48 10.2.54 AMEND BUOY TO GP.FL.(2)6. (PARIS NM 54/10/49). - NM 347/54. H4994/57 25.10.57 DELETE 'MASTS'. (HMS SURPRISE, H NOTE 11/57). - NM 2385/57. H4994/57 30.5.61 6FMS OVER WK. ('SAN CALISTO' HN, DTD 16.12.60). NCA. H4994/57 8.2.62 SHOWN AS STP 6.2MTRS MARKED BY BR CONL BUOY FL.R. ON FRENCH 5641. LC 1710. H4994/57 9.3.64 DELETE BUOY. (PARIS NM 64/04/36). - NM 441/64. H4122/64 17.12.64 SHOWN AS WK 6.2FMS ON FRENCH 3029. NC 252. H4122/64 28.6.67 SHOWN AS WK 6.2FMS ON FRENCH 5641. LC 1710. H4122/64 16.9.71 SHOWN AS WK 12MTRS IN 364430N, 050630E [EUD] ON FRENCH 5641. NC 252. H2829/80 13.4.84 DELETE. (BREST NM 84/11/46). AMEND TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1144/84.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM GLASGOW TO N AFRICA. SANK WHEN ATTACKED & BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. CREW OF 258 & 27 GUNNERS, ONE CREW LOST. (LLWW2 & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the CATHAY wreck located?

The CATHAY wreck is located at coordinates 36 44.5 N,5 6.5 E.

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

The CATHAY lies at a depth of about 12 meters and is located at coordinates 36 44.5 N,5 6.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHAY?

The seabed around the CATHAY lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the CATHAY sink?

The CATHAY sank on Nov 12, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CATHAY discovered?

The wreck of the CATHAY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CATHAY belong to?

The CATHAY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CATHAY?

The CATHAY had a tonnage of 15225 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATHAY?

The CATHAY is classified as a liner.

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