Cherbury (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cherbury (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25.138 N,10 28.943 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.418967
  • Longitude: -10.482383
Wreck Depth 136 m
Water Depth 141 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHERBURY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.5 m
Draught 6.8
Sonar Length 111
Sonar Width 28
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 130
Tonnage 3220
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 26, 2007

Surveying Details

22.1.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 27M WNW FROM EAGLE ISLAND. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN 542754N, 104800W FOR FILING ONLY. 26.9.00 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 13M NNW FROM EAGLE ISLAND, CO MAYO. (LL WW1). GIVES POSN 542900N, 101400W FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2007/000038418 21.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5425.138N, 1028.943W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 141MTRS. LENGTH 111MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 3.2MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 130/310 DEGS. INTACT BUT FLATTENED. POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS WK 136MTRS. - NM 3026/07.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHERBURY SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 297NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINGSON & SONS LTD. PASSAGE BARRY FOR CROMARTY. CAPTURED BY U 30 AND SUNK BY SCUTTLING CHARGES. NO LIVES LOST. (SII).

General Comments

INTACT, FLATTENED

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FAQ

Where is the CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.138 N,10 28.943 W.

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

The CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 136 meters and is located at coordinates 54 25.138 N,10 28.943 W.

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

The seabed around the CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 141 meters deep.

When did the CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 29, 1915.

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

The wreck of the CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHERBURY (POSSIBLY)?

The CHERBURY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3220 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHERBURY (POSSIBLY)?

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

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