Charing Cross (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Charing cross (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.795 N,0 1.694 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.146583
  • Longitude: -0.028233
Wreck Depth 31.3 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.3
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 18.4
Shadow Height 13.1
Orientation 36
Tonnage 2534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 018.7,,001.6,031.0
Debris Field 041.0,,,077.0
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2016

Surveying Details

H242/610/08 4.6.97 WK IN 540846N, 000143W [?WGD]. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. (MV VEGA, HI 730, HN DTD 26.5.97). AWAIT SURVEY DETAILS. NCA YET. HH090/730/01 19.12.97 EXAM'D 29.7.97 IN 540848.4N, 000140.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36.0 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8.5MTRS. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 038/218 DEGS. LARGE WELL DEFINED WK. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. DEBRIS SCATTERED AROUND AREA. SWEEP OBSTRUCTED BY STATIC FISHING GEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 730). INTACT AND UPRIGHT. INS AS WK 34MTRS. BR STD. 19.2.01 THIS COULD BE CHARING CROSS. (R YOUNG). SEP 2016/000007250 16.06.16 EXAM'D 18.02.16 IN 5408.795N, 0001.694W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. LENGTH 88 MTRS, WIDTH 18.4MTRS, HT 13.1MRS, ORIENTATION 036/216. SCOUR LENGTH 18.7MTRS, 1.6MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 031 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WRECK IS MAINLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 31MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1892 BY PALMERS CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CHARING CROSS SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 236 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BLAYE. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED ON STBD SIDE BY UB-40. ONLY ONE MAN INJURED. VESSEL ABANDONED AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

Mainly intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 8.795 N,0 1.694 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.795 N,0 1.694 W.

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

The CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 8.795 N,0 1.694 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY)?

The CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2534 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY)?

The CHARING CROSS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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