Cato Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cato Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.034 N,5 44.659 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.333900
  • Longitude: -5.744317
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATO
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 70 m
Width 10 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1269
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1899
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 16M N OF THE LONGSHIPS, (DODS). GIVES POSN 502000N, 054436W APPROX. NCA. 22.9.72 SUNK IN 502000N, 054436W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA. 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS WK USC PA 18MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NC 1178. HH090/799/01 20.12.00 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. HH100/351/22 24.7.06 CATO HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED, BELL RECOVERED, IN 5021.034N, 0600.857W [SEE 16032]. (G POUND TELECON, 24.7.06) NCA. SEP 2020/000315173 30.12.20 NOT LOCATED BY BDC IN M/B DATASET (2015). (CEFAS SURVEY 2014/2015). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1899 BY CAMPBELTOWN SB CO., CAMPBELTOWN, FOUNDERED 16M N OF THE LONGSHIPS WHILE ON ROUTE FROM CARDIFF TO HAMBURG. (DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the CATO wreck located?

The CATO wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.034 N,5 44.659 W.

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

The CATO lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.034 N,5 44.659 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATO?

The seabed around the CATO lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the CATO sink?

The CATO sank on Apr 7, 1899.

When was the wreck of the CATO discovered?

The wreck of the CATO was discovered in 1899.

What country did the CATO belong to?

The CATO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CATO carrying?

The CATO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CATO?

The CATO had a tonnage of 1269 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATO?

The CATO is classified as a carrier.

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