Charing Cross Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charing cross Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 9.313 N,0 1.078 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.155217
  • Longitude: 0.017967
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARING CROSS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 24, 2016

Surveying Details

H012119 16.7.18 REPORT OFF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD IN POSN 540900N, 000100E. H31676 1.7.18 POSN FROM MASTER OF VESSEL 540800N, 000500E. (SIO HULL). H31570 1.7.18 POSN FROM PILOT 540815N, 000015E. (SIO GRIMSBY). LOST 4M E BY N FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BMVS). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDWPA IN 540900N, 000115W ON 1190, 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. 3.7.72 WK SHOWN IN 540900N, 000115E ON DANISH FISH.CHARTS 5400, 5300 [1965]. H2534/74 29.11.79 TWO BAD OBSTNS REPD IN POSNS 540912N, 000030E & 540836N, 000056E. THIRD BAD OBSTN (WK) IN POSN 540918N, 000111E. POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS VOL 1). AMEND TO NDW IN 540918N, 000111E. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.12.97 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 730. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the CHARING CROSS wreck located?

The CHARING CROSS wreck is located at coordinates 54 9.313 N,0 1.078 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARING CROSS?

The seabed around the CHARING CROSS lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the CHARING CROSS sink?

The CHARING CROSS sank on Jul 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHARING CROSS discovered?

The wreck of the CHARING CROSS was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CHARING CROSS belong to?

The CHARING CROSS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHARING CROSS carrying?

The CHARING CROSS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHARING CROSS?

The CHARING CROSS had a tonnage of 2534 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARING CROSS?

The CHARING CROSS is classified as a steam ship.

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