Chicago Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chicago Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 9.452 N,0 1.645 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.157533
  • Longitude: -0.027417
Wreck Depth 35.43 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHICAGO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 144.6
Sonar Width 30.5
Shadow Height 9.6
Orientation 339
Tonnage 7709
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 096.3,,,341
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 19, 2016

Surveying Details

SUNK 4M NE FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW(PA). BR STD. H4004/18 5.8.60 21FMS OVER WRECK. (VAEC). 21.6.72 INS AS NDW(PA). NC 129. 5.12.74 AMENDED TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 129. H4791/76 4.11.76 LOCATED 9.76 IN 540928.5N, 000132W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 200FT. LIES NE/SW APPROX. (DECCA SURVEY). BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.12.97 EXAM'D 12.6.97 IN 540927.4N, 000139.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 37.0 IN GEN DEPTH 44.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LENGTH 145MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. NOT SWEPT DUE TO STATIC FISHING GEAR. LARGE, WELL DEFINED WK. UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED. DEBRIS SCATTERED LOCALLY. STERN SECTION HAS BEEN BROKEN OFF AND LIES 25MTRS TO THE NW. COLLAPSED SUPERSTRUCTURE IS EVIDENT ON THE DECKS AND SEABED. RETAIN AS WK 36MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD FOR POSN. SEP 2016/000007250 19.5.16 EXAM'D 18.2.16 IN 5409.452N, 0001.645W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 45.1MTRS. LENGTH 144.6MTRS, WIDTH 30.5MTRS, HEIGHT 9.6MTRS, OREIENTATION 339DEGS. MAINLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND TO NDW 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY EARL'S SB CO, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN WILSON LINE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 685 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NORTH SHIELDS FOR GIBRALTAR. CARGO COAL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 107.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the CHICAGO wreck located?

The CHICAGO wreck is located at coordinates 54 9.452 N,0 1.645 W.

How deep is the CHICAGO and where exactly is it located?

The CHICAGO lies at a depth of about 35.43 meters and is located at coordinates 54 9.452 N,0 1.645 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHICAGO?

The seabed around the CHICAGO lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the CHICAGO sink?

The CHICAGO sank on Jul 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHICAGO discovered?

The wreck of the CHICAGO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CHICAGO belong to?

The CHICAGO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHICAGO carrying?

The CHICAGO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHICAGO?

The CHICAGO had a tonnage of 7709 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHICAGO?

The CHICAGO is classified as a steam ship.

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