Chrysopolis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chrysopolis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 39.514 N,3 3.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.658567
  • Longitude: -3.058017
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHRYSOPOLIS
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 95.7 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 2931
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1918
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3803/31 H3803/31 POSN 533924N, 030350W. INS B CONL BUOY 'WRECK' IN 533924N, 030350W. NC 1981. 16.11.51 16.11.51 INS AS DW WITH G CONL BUOY. NC 1981. H5533/52 16.9.52 H5533/52 16.9.52 WRECK BUOY REPD SUNK AND CONSIDERABLE SHOALING REPD CLOSE TO WRECK. (MERSEY DKS & HBR BOARD). H1797/56 23.11.56 H1797/56 23.11.56 WRECK IS REPD TO HAVE PRACTICALLY DISAPPEARED. (RIBBLE NAVN & TH). DELETE BUOY. - NM 2871/56. H3542/68 14.10.68 H3542/68 14.10.68 BELIEVED TO THE IRON BARQUE MEXICO CITY. A CLOSE INSPECTION SHOWED AN IRON HULL ABOUT A QUARTER SUNK INTO THE SANDY SEABED. BEYOND THE RIBS & SOME PLATING PLUS CROSS MEMBERS, THE WRECK HAS BEEN STRIPPED, THE HIGHEST PART BEING ABOUT 12FT ABOVE THE SEABED. LENGTH OF WRECKAGE WAS 100FT AND WAS IN AN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE WRECK IS USED BY THE LOCALS TO CATCH SHRIMPS AT LOW TIDE. WRECK VISITED 29.7.68. (IND UNRWTR ENTRS LTD REPORT DTD 9.10.68). AMEND TO WK DRIES 10FT. BR STD. 8.10.76 8.10.76 AMEND TO ST DRIES 3.1MTRS. NC 1981. H1270/85 18.6.87 H1270/85 18.6.87 ST APPEARS BROKEN UP & COVERED WITH SAND. (PHOTOGRAPHY DTD 21/6/86). DELETE DRYING HT. 28.4.89 28.4.89 AERIAL PHOT PG 1862/1-LP1, DTD 21.6.86, SHOWS DWP IN POSN 533930N, 030324W. AMEND TO DWP IN REVISED POSN. NE 1981.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2003

Circumstances of loss

EX-STRAITS OF DOVER. BUILT IN 1892 BY IRVINE & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 244NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CARTAGENA FOR GARSTON. RAN ASHORE IN RIBBLE ESTUARY. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CHRYSOPOLIS wreck located?

The CHRYSOPOLIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 39.514 N,3 3.481 W.

When did the CHRYSOPOLIS sink?

The CHRYSOPOLIS sank on Feb 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHRYSOPOLIS discovered?

The wreck of the CHRYSOPOLIS was discovered in 1931.

What country did the CHRYSOPOLIS belong to?

The CHRYSOPOLIS belonged to IT.

What cargo was the CHRYSOPOLIS carrying?

The CHRYSOPOLIS was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CHRYSOPOLIS?

The CHRYSOPOLIS had a tonnage of 2931 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHRYSOPOLIS?

The CHRYSOPOLIS is classified as a steam ship.

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