Cavehill Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cavehill Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 33.619 N,0 58.089 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.560317
  • Longitude: 0.968150
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAVEHILL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1556
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1921
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 27M EAST OF SPURN LTV. APPROX POSN 533336N, 005812E. (DODS). NCA. 14.7.03 BELL WITH NAME LONDON RECOVERED IN 1996. FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW. (STEVE OLD/G FURSE TELECON 14.7.03) NCA YET. SEP 2019/000300377 18.12.19 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1596). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK & FOUNDERED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.619 N,0 58.089 E
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FAQ

Where is the CAVEHILL wreck located?

The CAVEHILL wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.619 N,0 58.089 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAVEHILL?

The seabed around the CAVEHILL lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CAVEHILL sink?

The CAVEHILL sank on Oct 23, 1921.

When was the wreck of the CAVEHILL discovered?

The wreck of the CAVEHILL was discovered in 1921.

What country did the CAVEHILL belong to?

The CAVEHILL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAVEHILL?

The CAVEHILL had a tonnage of 1556 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAVEHILL?

The CAVEHILL is classified as a steam ship.