Cato (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cato (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.332 N,3 36.26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.388867
  • Longitude: -3.604333
Wreck Depth 11.64 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.4 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 13.6
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 101
Tonnage 710
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: liquid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1940
Bottom Texture 7,5,4,17
Scour Dimensions ,,0.54,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0275/40 14.3.40 POSN 512400N, 033630W. (NOIC SWANSEA, DTD 13.3.40). - PFNM 836/40. H0275/40 24.4.40 POSN NOW 512340N, 033718W. MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, FL(2)10S CLOSE S. (NOIC CARDIFF, 20.4.40). - NM 1089/40. H0275/40 30.7.40 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1880/40. H0275/40 17.11.49 EXAM'D IN 512338N, 033732W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27, FOUL AT 28FT. LEAST E/S 28 IN GEN DEPTH 44FT. NO SCOUR, MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY. (HMS SEAGULL, DTD 2.10.49 & TH). - NM 2325/49. H01008/40 20.8.51 REQUEST FOR SURVEY FOLLOWING DISPERSAL OPS ON MAY '51. (TH, DTD 18.8.51). H0275/40 17.10.51 SWEPT CLEAR AT 38FT. (HMS SCOTT, DTD 16.10.51). H6368/55 5.1.56 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH). - NM 97/56. H0275/40 23.4.56 FOULED AT 40FT IN GEN DEPTH 43-48FT. NO SCOUR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40FT. (HMS COOK, DTD 9.4.56). AMEND TO SW 6FMS 2FT. NC 1161. H3941/88 21.6.90 SMALL WK, POSSIBLY IN TWO PIECES, LOCATED 20.7.89 IN 512318N, 033612W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.3 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5MTRS. NOT FOULED. SWEEP COULD NOT BE LOWERED BECAUSE OF NEARBY SOUNDING OF 13.6MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 463). AMEND TO SW 13.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1898/90. 29.9.05 EUT POSN: 5123.329N, 0336.273W. NE 1169. SEP 2018/000204444 5.3.18 EXAM'D 5.3.18 IN 5123.332N, 0336.260W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.64 IN GEN DEPTH 15.89MTRS. SCOUR 0.54MTR DEEP. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 13.6MTRS, HT 4.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 101/281 DEGS. MODERATELY WELL DEFINED BUT BROKEN UP. (TITAN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYS LTD, HI1501). AMEND DW 11.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1914 BY CAMPBELTOWN S.B. CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRISTOL S.N. CO. ON PASSAGE FROM DUBLIN FOR BRISTOL. SANK WHEN A MAGNETIC MINE DETONATED. TWO CREW RESCUED, 13 KILLED. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

UK NM 4449/18.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.332 N,3 36.26 W
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FAQ

Where is the CATO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CATO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.332 N,3 36.26 W.

How deep is the CATO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CATO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 11.64 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.332 N,3 36.26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CATO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the CATO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CATO (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CATO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CATO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CATO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CATO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CATO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CATO (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: liquid.

What was the tonnage of the CATO (POSSIBLY)?

The CATO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 710 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATO (POSSIBLY)?

The CATO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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