Cilurnum Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cilurnum Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 44.975 N,4 29.957 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.749583
  • Longitude: -4.499283
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CILURNUM
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 3126
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW PA IN 474500N, 043000W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H4737/63 19.12.63 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6377. DELETE. BR STD. 3.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PA IN 474502N, 042952W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 16.5.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 17.5.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 474502N, 042952W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574033). HH353/351/01 9.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 50MTRS ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 50MTRS. BR STD. 18.5.00 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 50MTRS ON FRENCH 7147 [1988 EDN] & FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. NC 2819. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4744.975N, 0429.957W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7147 [2ND EDN 2008, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2819.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 5M SW OF PENMARC'H. (WW1 SL). PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR LA PALLICE. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CILURNUM wreck located?

The CILURNUM wreck is located at coordinates 47 44.975 N,4 29.957 W.

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

The CILURNUM lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 47 44.975 N,4 29.957 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CILURNUM?

The seabed around the CILURNUM lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the CILURNUM sink?

The CILURNUM sank on Apr 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CILURNUM discovered?

The wreck of the CILURNUM was discovered in 1919.

What country did the CILURNUM belong to?

The CILURNUM belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CILURNUM?

The CILURNUM had a tonnage of 3126 tons.

What type of wreck is the CILURNUM?

The CILURNUM is classified as a merchant vessel.

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