Cheerful Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cheerful Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.724 N,5 43.054 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.412067
  • Longitude: -5.717567
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHEERFUL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.9 m
Width 9.2 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 41
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 80
Tonnage 1014
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 21, 1885
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1885
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2959/73 6.3.75 H2959/73 6.3.75 FISHERMANS FASTENER BELIEVED WK IN 502442N, 054300W USING DECCA. (E GILES). CHART AS USC 28MTRS. NE 1149. H2979/74 16.9.77 H2979/74 16.9.77 WK REPORTED IN 502440N, 054255W EXTENDING TO 502445N, 054306W USING DECCA. FF ALSO REPD IN 502440N, 054233W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. 4.5.78 4.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (TONNNAGE NOT KNOWN). NC 1178. HH100/351/08 9.6.94 HH100/351/08 9.6.94 IDENTIFIED AS THE WRECK OF SS CHEERFUL. (MARINE SALVAGE SERVICES). HH100/351/12 1.4.97 HH100/351/12 1.4.97 SS CHEERFUL LOCATED IN 502444.5N, 054303.2W BY DIVERS DURING 1995. BOWS EAST IN GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. CARGO: 5 TONS TIN. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). NCA. HH090/799/01 20.12.00 HH090/799/01 20.12.00 EXAM'D 13.9.00 IN 5024.724N, 0543.054W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.9 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. COVERS AN AREA OF 82MTRS BY 41MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK IS WELL BROKEN UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED. MAINLY A SERIES OF PIECES OF WRECKAGE. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMEND TO WK 59MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2000

Circumstances of loss

EX-ETHEL CANE. BUILT IN 1874 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO OF CHYLTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J ELLIS. COMPOUND ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY HAWKES, CRANSHAW & CO OF NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LIVERPOOL. GENERAL CARGO. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HMS HECLA (6400 GT). 10 PASSENGERS AND 3 CREW WERE LOST.

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP, AREA OF WRECKAGE WITH TWO MAIN PARTS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 24.724 N,5 43.054 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHEERFUL wreck located?

The CHEERFUL wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.724 N,5 43.054 W.

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

The CHEERFUL lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.724 N,5 43.054 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHEERFUL?

The seabed around the CHEERFUL lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the CHEERFUL sink?

The CHEERFUL sank on Jul 21, 1885.

When was the wreck of the CHEERFUL discovered?

The wreck of the CHEERFUL was discovered in 1885.

What country did the CHEERFUL belong to?

The CHEERFUL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHEERFUL carrying?

The CHEERFUL was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CHEERFUL?

The CHEERFUL had a tonnage of 1014 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHEERFUL?

The CHEERFUL is classified as a steam ship.

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