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
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.
Last Amended Date Sep 13, 2018

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.

General Comments

AREA OF LARGE, BROKEN DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 17.129 N,1 13.002 E
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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.

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