Cheshire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cheshire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.436 N,3 13.765 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.173933
  • Longitude: -3.229417
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.3 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 633
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1922
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H1692/22 21.3.22 SS ECHO OF BRISTOL REPD UNKNOWN STEAMER, 3 MASTED, FOUNDERED. ECHO PASSED OVER POSN SEVEN OR EIGHT MINUTES LATER BUT THERE WAS NO WRECKAGE OR SURVIVORS. POSN GIVEN AS 501124N, 031336W OR 16M ESE FROM START POINT. INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA. BR STD. H2502/51 24.4.51 AREA SWEPT BY A/S. NO TRACE OF WRECK. (HMS SEAGULL). DELETE. BR STD. HH100/351/13 1.10.97 UNCHARTED 'WK' LOCATED IN 501024N, 031341.5W USING DECCA. COULD BE CHESHIRE. (C DAVIES). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/961/01 16.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

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

STEEL HULL, 3 MASTS

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FAQ

Where is the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.436 N,3 13.765 W.

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

The seabed around the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 8, 1922.

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

The wreck of the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1922.

What country did the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 633 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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