Chattahoochee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chattahoochee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 38.471 N,5 35.292 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.641183
  • Longitude: -5.588200
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHATTAHOOCHEE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 143.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 8007
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 25.3.18 25.3.18 SUNK IN 494500N, 053500W. (AP FALMOUTH, DOCKETS M07971 & M03379). 13.4.18 13.4.18 SUNK IN 493800N, 053500W. (COURT OF ENQUIRY, CO OF HMT YOKOHAMA, DOCKET M03801). 26.3.18 26.3.18 SUNK IN 493800N, 053500W. (IDSA MASTER, DOCKET M15885). 28.3.18 28.3.18 SANK APPROX 28 MILES S OF PENZANCE. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M15890). 27.3.18 27.3.18 SUNK IN 493800N, 053500W. (IDAC YOKOHAMA, DOCKET M15883). H2590/76 23.3.76 H2590/76 23.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING SONAR. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H2979/74 17.11.77 H2979/74 17.11.77 FF REPD IN 493826N, 053514W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). 3.5.78 3.5.78 INS AS USC 65.0MTRS IN 493826N, 053514W [OGB]. NC 2565. H6501/87/2 9.3.89 H6501/87/2 9.3.89 NOTHING FOUND DURING SEARCH USING DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 942/89. [SEE ALSO 'CHATTAHOOCHEE' [22143] IN 493936N, 053112W].
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2001

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-55. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). BUILT IN 1911 BY HARLAND & WOLFF AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE APPROX 28M S OF PENZANCE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM LONDON TO ST NAZAIRE. (LL WW1 & DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 22143

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FAQ

Where is the CHATTAHOOCHEE wreck located?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE wreck is located at coordinates 49 38.471 N,5 35.292 W.

How deep is the CHATTAHOOCHEE and where exactly is it located?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 49 38.471 N,5 35.292 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHATTAHOOCHEE?

The seabed around the CHATTAHOOCHEE lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the CHATTAHOOCHEE sink?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE sank on Mar 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHATTAHOOCHEE discovered?

The wreck of the CHATTAHOOCHEE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CHATTAHOOCHEE belong to?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the CHATTAHOOCHEE?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE had a tonnage of 8007 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHATTAHOOCHEE?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE is classified as a steam ship.

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