Chevychase Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Chevychase Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 17.129 N,1 13.002 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.285483
- Longitude: 1.216700
|
| Wreck Depth |
17.31 m
|
| Water Depth |
22 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CHEVYCHASE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
93 m |
| Width |
14 m |
| Draught |
6.4 |
| Sonar Length |
95.5 |
| Sonar Width |
39.6 |
| Shadow Height |
5.3 |
| Orientation |
17 |
| Tonnage |
2719 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 9, 1940
|
| Scour Dimensions |
037.0,,000.3,198.0 |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
unknown |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 13, 2018 |
Surveying Details
H0259/40 29.3.40 INS AS DW. - NM 1179/40. H0259/40 24.6.41 LOCATED IN 531656N, 011251E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 20FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. LIES 056/236 DEG ON EVEN KEEL. (HMS FRANKLIN, 4.6.41). AMEND TO WK 3FMS 2FT IN 531656N, 011251E. - NM 1451/41. H0259/40 14.2.49 G CON LT BUOY, GP FL(3) G 10SEC, CLOSE NE OF WRECK. (TH). - NM 274/49. H0259/40 19.7.49 OROPESA SWEEP AFTER DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 75FT. LOCATED USING SONAR IN 531654N, 011258E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949 & TH). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1392/49. H0332/62 4.2.63 H4729/62 SONAR CONTACT OF POSSIBLE WRECK 0.3 CABLES NNE OF CHARTED POSN. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). NCA. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.0MTRS. NC 105. HH090/565/01 4.12.92 EXAM'D 1.10.92 IN 531706.5N, 011306.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 17.2, FOUL AT 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.0 IN GEN DEPTH 22.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS, LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. AREA OF LARGE BROKEN DEBRIS. ORIENTATED 100/280 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 565). - NM 45/93. SEP 2018/000212985 13.9.18 EXAM'D 29.3.18 IN 5317.129N, 0113.002E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 95.5MTRS, WIDTH 39.6MTRS, HEIGHT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 017/197 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 37MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 198 DEGS. WELL BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). AMEND TO DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1926 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HILL STEAM SHIPPING CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 266HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. CARGO 4153 TONS COAL. MINED.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 17.129 N,1 13.002 E
Chevychase on Wreck Map
Chevychase Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CHEVYCHASE wreck located?
The CHEVYCHASE wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.129 N,1 13.002 E.
How deep is the CHEVYCHASE and where exactly is it located?
The CHEVYCHASE lies at a depth of about 17.31 meters and is located at coordinates 53 17.129 N,1 13.002 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CHEVYCHASE?
The seabed around the CHEVYCHASE lies at approximately 22 meters deep.
When did the CHEVYCHASE sink?
The CHEVYCHASE sank on Mar 9, 1940.
When was the wreck of the CHEVYCHASE discovered?
The wreck of the CHEVYCHASE was discovered in 1940.
What country did the CHEVYCHASE belong to?
The CHEVYCHASE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CHEVYCHASE carrying?
The CHEVYCHASE was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the CHEVYCHASE?
The CHEVYCHASE had a tonnage of 2719 tons.
What type of wreck is the CHEVYCHASE?
The CHEVYCHASE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
AREA OF LARGE, BROKEN DEBRIS