Chiapas (Probably) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Chiapas (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 43.095 N,8 7.569 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.718250
- Longitude: -8.126150
|
| Wreck Depth |
49 m
|
| Water Depth |
53 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Sonar Length |
72 |
| Sonar Width |
16 |
| Shadow Height |
3.5 |
| Orientation |
100 |
| Tonnage |
996 |
| Tonnage Type |
net |
| Cargo |
railway: stock and construction materials,general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 30, 1882
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Original Detection Year |
2003 |
| Last Detection Year |
2009 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 9, 2009 |
Surveying Details
HH100/351/20 15.8.03 HH100/351/20 15.8.03 WK LOCATED IN 5143.08N, 0807.58W [WGD]. IDENTITY OF WRECK NOT CLEAR (M DENNEHY, FAX DTD 4.2.03). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH284/430/04 18.7.05 HH284/430/04 18.7.05 DIVED IN 5143.101N, 0807.592W [WGD]. A SS WITH SINGLE BOILER. LIES NW/SE WITH BOWS SE. BROKEN UP WITH SLIGHT LIST, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. CARGO IS TWO RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, ROLLING STOCK AND TRACK. HIGHEST POINT IS THE SINGLE BOILER WHICH STANDS 4.5MTRS HIGH. CONSIDER THAT THIS IS PROBABLY 'GRACIA'. (K HEATH, ST GEORGE'S MARINE LTD, TELECON). AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/22 29.7.05 HH100/351/22 29.7.05 EXAMINATION OF VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED VESSEL HAD COMPOSITE ENGINE, NOT A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE SO WK IS NOT THAT OF 'GRACIA', BUT PROBABLY 'CHIAPAS'. CARGO AS ABOVE BUT ALSO BARRELS OF CEMENT, GLASS BOTTLES, STEEL RODS AND BRICKS. (K HEATH, ST GEORGE'S MARINE LTD, TELECON DTD 28.7.05). IDENTITY AMENDED. NFA. 9.7.09 SEP 2009/000073610 9.7.09 LOCATED IN 5143.0946N, 0807.5690W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.39MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF GSA SURVEY CV08_02). AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1882, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOSITE ENGINE, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D CAW, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR TRINIDAD AND DEMERARA. FOUNDERED 7M OFF ROCHES POINT, CO. CORK AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK. 1 OF 34 CREW LOST. (SII).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 43.095 N,8 7.569 W
Chiapas (Probably) on Wreck Map
Chiapas (Probably) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) wreck located?
The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.095 N,8 7.569 W.
How deep is the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?
The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 51 43.095 N,8 7.569 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY)?
The seabed around the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.
When did the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) sink?
The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 30, 1882.
When was the wreck of the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) discovered?
The wreck of the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2003.
What country did the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) belong to?
The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) carrying?
The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY)?
The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 996 tons.
What type of wreck is the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY)?
The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
BROKEN UP, BOWS SE, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE, HT BY DIVER