Chatwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chatwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 19.62 N,0 59.927 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.327000
  • Longitude: 0.998783
Wreck Depth 21.72 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 95.6
Sonar Width 36.1
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 94
Tonnage 2768
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 23, 1942
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 034.0,,000.5,316.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01548/42 21.5.42 MINED IN 531912N, 010025E, APPROX. LEAST DEPTH 36FT. (CINC NORE 23.4.42). INS WK 6FMS. - NM 1071/42. H01548/42 21.11.49 DISPERSED IN 531926N, 010014E. POSN BY DECCA. OROPSEA SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 85FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. - NM 2380/49. 14.11.62 LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 89FT. (HMS SCOTT, 9.12.62). H332/62; H4729/62 29.5.63 LOCATED BY SONAR 2 CABLES NW OF CHARTED POSN IN 531937N, 010002E. (HMS SCOTT, 14.11.62). BR STD. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. HH100/351/01 30.3.90 LARGE DISPERSED WK, WITH BOWS UPSIDE DOWN, DIVED IN 531929N, 005940E USING DECCA. (P J LASSEY, 12.6.89). NCA YET. 26.11.74 AMEND TO WK 20.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/593/01 11.1.94 EXAM'D 17.8.93 IN 531936.0N, 010001.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 21.5, FOUL AT 21.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.7 IN GEN DEPTH 26.1MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 27.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS, LENGTH 108MTRS, BREADTH 45MTRS. PARTIALLY BROKEN, WELL DEFINED WK LYING 090/270 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 593). BR STD. HH242/590/02 1.9.94 SALVAGE OPERATIONS FROM 'DESERT STAR' DUE TO COMMENCE 30.8.94. (MRSC YARMOUTH TLX DTD 30.8.94). HH100/351/22 26.10.05 WK BELEIVED TO BE CHATWOOD LOCATED IN 5318.887N, 0101.075E [WGD] BY DIVERS FROM FRENCH NAVAL VESSEL CMT PEGASE INVESTIGATING WRECK OF LA COMBATTENTE. FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW. (KEVIN SMITH/G FURSE TELECON 24.10.05) NCA [SEE 9315]. SEP 2016/000091757 5.5.17 EXAM'D 13.7.16 IN 5319.620N, 0059.927E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS, LENGTH 95.6MTRS, WIDTH 36.1MTRS, HEIGHT 4MTRS, ORIENTATION 094/274 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 34MTRS, DEPTH 0.5MTRS, TOWARD 316/136 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 5, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY S P AUSTIN & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE, FENWICH & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 220HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO 3950 TONS COAL.

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FAQ

Where is the CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 19.62 N,0 59.927 E.

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

The CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.72 meters and is located at coordinates 53 19.62 N,0 59.927 E.

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

The seabed around the CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 23, 1942.

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

The wreck of the CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2768 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The CHATWOOD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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