Cheyenne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cheyenne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20 N,13 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.333333
  • Longitude: -13.500000
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHEYENNE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 145.4 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 8825
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H034/39 15.9.39 H034/39 15.9.39 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 502200N, 132100W. NO ACTION. 3.7.87 3.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 502000N, 133000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WW2SL). SANK 150 MILES SW OF FASTNET. (DODS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS ANGO-AMERICAN OIL CO. OIL EINGINE OF 785NHP. PASSAGE ARUBA FOR SWANSEA. SUNK BY GUNFIRE & TORPEDO FROM U-53. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WHICH STATES ABANDONED VESSEL WAS SUNK BY BRITISH DESTOYERS).

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FAQ

Where is the CHEYENNE wreck located?

The CHEYENNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 20 N,13 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHEYENNE?

The seabed around the CHEYENNE lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the CHEYENNE sink?

The CHEYENNE sank on Sep 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the CHEYENNE discovered?

The wreck of the CHEYENNE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the CHEYENNE belong to?

The CHEYENNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHEYENNE carrying?

The CHEYENNE was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the CHEYENNE?

The CHEYENNE had a tonnage of 8825 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHEYENNE?

The CHEYENNE is classified as a tanker.

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