Cheshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cheshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.512 N,3 8.686 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.075200
  • Longitude: -3.144767
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHESHIRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.3 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 45
Tonnage 633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1922
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2021

Surveying Details

19.12.44 CONTACT BY SONAR IN 500518N, 030900W. (HMCS BEACONHILL, 12.12.44). NCA. H0113/45 11.7.45 POOR SONAR CONTACT IN 500500N, 030800W. LENGTH 108FT, HEIGHT 24FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). NCA. H4638/55 22.7.55 WK IN 500428N, 030836W. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 33FMS IN GENERAL DEPTH 36-37FMS. SEABED SAND AND SHELLS. DIRECTION 055/235DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE FROM 150DEGS & 330DEGS, POOR FROM 020-060 & 200-240DEGS. (HMS SCOTT, 21.10.54). NE 2454. 18.1.80 SHOWN AS WK PA 60MTRS ON FRENCH 878 [1979 EDN]. NCA. HH100/351/14/19 15.4.99 LOCATED IN 5004.487N, 0308.608W [OGB] USING DGPS. HEIGHT 5MTRS. (M SHARP, FAX DTD 25.3.99). BR STD. HH090/912/01 7.2.01 EXAM'D 19.9.00 IN 5004.512N, 0308.686W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.6 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. LIES 045/225DEGS WITH BOWS ?045 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. (GARDLINE, HI 912). BR STD. 22.10.08 WRECK WAS DIVED IN 2006 AND POSTIVELY IDENTIFIED AS SS

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN PAISLEY 1904 BY J FULLETON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SS CHESHIRE CO LTD. PASSSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR FECAMP. FOUNDERED IN EXTREMELY HEAVY NW GALE. CARGO LARGE STEAM COAL. CREW OF 12 INCLUDING THE MASTER. (C DAVIES).

General Comments

CHESHIRE

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FAQ

Where is the CHESHIRE wreck located?

The CHESHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.512 N,3 8.686 W.

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

The CHESHIRE lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.512 N,3 8.686 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHESHIRE?

The seabed around the CHESHIRE lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the CHESHIRE sink?

The CHESHIRE sank on Mar 8, 1922.

When was the wreck of the CHESHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the CHESHIRE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the CHESHIRE belong to?

The CHESHIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHESHIRE carrying?

The CHESHIRE was carrying coal,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CHESHIRE?

The CHESHIRE had a tonnage of 633 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHESHIRE?

The CHESHIRE is classified as a steam ship.

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