Chelydra (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chelydra (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 5.234 N,4 4.736 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.087233
  • Longitude: -4.078933
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.3 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 50
Tonnage 1760
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 25, 1884
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 9, 2005

Surveying Details

LOST 14 MILES SE OF EDDYSTONE. (SIBI). GIVES 500100N, 040000W. H3110/72 8.1.73 WK IN 505012.5N, 040439.7W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM E IN SANDWAVE AREA. GOOD E/S TRACE 60.0MTRS IN 68.0MTRS. SEABED OF FINE SAND, BROKEN SHELL & MUD. NO SCOUR. PROBABLY WK OF 'TREGENNA' [17473] OR 'BENITO' [17456]. (HMS HECATE, 1972). NC 1267. H2979/74 18.2.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500517N, 040445W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 29.1.76). NCA. H1280/76/31 22.4.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500517N, 040438W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DATED 29.1.76 REFERS). NCA. H4514/76 15.9.76 WK KNOWN AS 'DRAGMEA' IN 500517N, 040438W [OGB] USING DECCA. WK WAS FOUND 9.4.76 AT 1200HRS WHILE DRIFTING WNW/ESE DURING FISHING TRIP. DEPTH TO SEABED 37FMS (U/C) BY E/S. DEPTH WK NOT SHOWN ON TRACE & TRACE NOT MARKED FOR PHASE. WK STANDS APPROX 25FT HIGH. (T ALLEN, 9.9.76). CHART AS WK 56MTRS BUT RETAIN HMS HECATE'S 1972 HIFIX POSN. BR STD. HH091/059/01 9.5.05 EXAM'D 25.7.04 IN 5005.234N, 0404.736W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.9 IN GEN DEPTH 69.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 16.9MTRS, HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 230 DEGS. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 60MTRS. BR STD. 13.67.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS AN EARLY SS OF ABOUND 1890S BUILD, WITH TWO BOILERS AND A COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. GROSS TONNAGE WOULD BE APPROX 1000 TONS. BOTH FWD AND AFTER SECTIONS ARE WELL-BROKEN DOWN, THE HIGHEST POINT BEING THE MACHINERY. A SINGLE PROP IS STILL IN SITU. COULD BE 'LILIE' (1089GT) OR 'CHELDRA' (1760 GT). (N R CHIPCHASE & A BOXALL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1883 BY STRAND SLIPWAY CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G HUTCHINSON. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 140NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINEERING CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE KOBE FOR BREMERHAVEN. FOUNDERED IN NW FORCE 4 FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NOREGIAN BARQUE HOLMESTRAND, ON PASSAGE FOR NEWPORT IN BALLAST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 5.234 N,4 4.736 W.

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

The CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 50 5.234 N,4 4.736 W.

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

The seabed around the CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 25, 1884.

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

The wreck of the CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY)?

The CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1760 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHELYDRA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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