Catherine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Catherine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 23.216 N,2 59.764 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.386933
  • Longitude: -2.996067
Wreck Depth 11.1 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHERINE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 22.9 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 70
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1882
Original Detection Year 1882
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details 16.8.1882 DISPERSED BY MDHB ON 15 AND 16.8.1882. DEPTH 38FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 6FMS 2FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 11.1MTRS [LAT] IN 532312N, 025942W. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. H5282/71 15.4.75 POSN AMENDED TO 532312N, 025941W. (MD & HC LTR DTD 17.3.75). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 11.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS WK 11.1MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12].
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK ABOUT 750YDS W FROM BRUNSWICK ENTRANCE AFTER COLLISION. LATER DISPERSED.

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FAQ

Where is the CATHERINE wreck located?

The CATHERINE wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.216 N,2 59.764 W.

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

The CATHERINE lies at a depth of about 11.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.216 N,2 59.764 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHERINE?

The seabed around the CATHERINE lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the CATHERINE sink?

The CATHERINE sank on Aug 14, 1882.

When was the wreck of the CATHERINE discovered?

The wreck of the CATHERINE was discovered in 1882.

What country did the CATHERINE belong to?

The CATHERINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CATHERINE?

The CATHERINE had a tonnage of 70 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATHERINE?

The CATHERINE is classified as a sailing vessel.