Cedarwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cedarwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.446 N,1 44.792 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.140767
  • Longitude: 1.746533
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CEDARWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.6 m
Width 9 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 654
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 2.5 M E OF ALDEBURGH NAPES. (WW1SL). POSN 520825N, 014454E FOR FILING ONLY. PLOTS CLOSE TO 'ADUATIEK'. SEE [10301] IN 520847N, 014753E. NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 31.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2016. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1907 BY W HARKNESS & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY METEOR SS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR F�CAMP. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-4 AND SANK. 6 MEN LOST. (WW1SL, DODS, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CEDARWOOD wreck located?

The CEDARWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.446 N,1 44.792 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CEDARWOOD?

The seabed around the CEDARWOOD lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the CEDARWOOD sink?

The CEDARWOOD sank on Feb 12, 1914.

When was the wreck of the CEDARWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the CEDARWOOD was discovered in 1914.

What country did the CEDARWOOD belong to?

The CEDARWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CEDARWOOD carrying?

The CEDARWOOD was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CEDARWOOD?

The CEDARWOOD had a tonnage of 654 tons.

What type of wreck is the CEDARWOOD?

The CEDARWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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