Centurion (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Centurion (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.062 N,4 57.821 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.901033
  • Longitude: -4.963683
Wreck Depth 76 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CENTURION (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 78.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.9
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 105
Tonnage 1826
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Shells
Debris Field 0020.0,043
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 2005

Surveying Details

HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 EXAM'D 20.8.04 IN 4954.062N, 0457.821W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 76.5 IN GEN DEPTH 81.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 043 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN, BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). INS WK 76MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 5.9.05 HH100/351/21 5.9.05 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS A LATE 19TH CENTURY RIVETTED METAL SAILING VESSEL WITH FOUR METAL MASTS. LIES IN 86MTRS. STERN PART IS INVERTED WITH THE RUDDER ON THE SEABED. THE FWD 3/4 IS ON THE STBD SIDE, WELL BROKEN DOWN WITH MASTS EXTENDING OUT TO STBD. THREE LARGE ADMIRALTY PATTERN ANCHORS AT THE BOW. DONKEY BOILER MIDSHIPS. LARGE TIMBERS LYING LONGITUDINALLY IN SECTIONS MAY BE CARGO. POSSIBLY THE 'CENTURION'. (G FFOULKES-JONES, EMAIL DTD 1.9.05). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY RUSSEL & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W THOMPSON, SHIP CAMBRIAN KING LTD. PASSAGE PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, FOR LIVERPOOL. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

FWD 3/4 COLLAPSED ON STBD SIDE, STERN PART INVERTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 54.062 N,4 57.821 W
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FAQ

Where is the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.062 N,4 57.821 W.

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

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 76 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.062 N,4 57.821 W.

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

The seabed around the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 19, 1917.

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

The wreck of the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2005.

What country did the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CENTURION (POSSIBLY)?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1826 tons.

What type of wreck is the CENTURION (POSSIBLY)?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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