Chiswick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chiswick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 2.285 N,6 7.473 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.038083
  • Longitude: -6.124550
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHISWICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 72.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1261
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1891
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.9.72 WK IN 502015N, 060725W APPROX. (DOD). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2016/000143596 15.11.2016 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI1470). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1871 BY C MITCHELL & CO, LOW WATER, NEWCASTLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E H WATTS, GRACECHURCH ST, LENDON. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 130 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR ST NAZAIRE. RAN ASHORE IN CLEAR WEATHER. 11 OF HER CREW OF 19 LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CHISWICK wreck located?

The CHISWICK wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.285 N,6 7.473 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHISWICK?

The seabed around the CHISWICK lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CHISWICK sink?

The CHISWICK sank on Feb 5, 1891.

When was the wreck of the CHISWICK discovered?

The wreck of the CHISWICK was discovered in 1891.

What country did the CHISWICK belong to?

The CHISWICK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHISWICK carrying?

The CHISWICK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHISWICK?

The CHISWICK had a tonnage of 1261 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHISWICK?

The CHISWICK is classified as a steam ship.