Cieszyn Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Cieszyn Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 3.036 N,5 2.063 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 58 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CIESZYN |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | PL |
| Length | 71 m |
| Width | 11 m |
| Draught | 5.5 |
| Tonnage | 1386 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Mar 20, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Last Detection Year | 2013 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H067/41 SANK IN APPROX 500300N, 050200W [OGB]. (NCSO, FALMOUTH). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4239/73 15.8.74 TWO SONAR CONTACTS IN POSN BUT NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION CARRIED OUT DUE TO PROXIMITY OF MANACLE ROCKS. (HMS HECATE, 1974). AMENDED TO DEAD. 26.4.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1406). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 12, 1999 |
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED BY AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL).
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