Cleddy (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cleddy (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.526 N,1 28.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.508767
  • Longitude: -1.467667
Wreck Depth 35.82 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLEDDY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.1 m
Width 11.2 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 102
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 143
Tonnage 2173
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1889
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 016.0,018.0,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2021

Surveying Details

HH100/351/08 13.12.93 WK, PROBABLY THE 'DAYLESFORD', LOCATED IN 1982 IN 503030N, 012812W [OGB] USING DECCA. APPROX 7 MILES SW OF ST CATHERINE'S POINT. LIES VERY FLAT AND BROKEN - HIGHEST POINT BOILERS AND ENGINE. CINC REQUESTED. (M WOODWARD, 3.12.93). NCA. 25.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 25.2.99 INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/962/01 4.12.02 EXAM'D 9.8.02 IN 5030.528N, 0128.065W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.3 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS BROKEN IN SEVERAL PLACES. M WOODWARD CONFIRMS THAT WK IS NOT DAYLEFORD BUT PROBABLY CLEDDY. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND CINC. AMEND WK 35MTRS. BR STD. 28.4.05 CONSIDERED TO BE CLEDDY. SOME CONCRETED GRAIN HAS BEEN RECOVERED. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 13.10.21 EXAM�D 28.9.20 IN 5030.526N, 0128.060W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 102MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 4MTRS. ORIENTATION 143/323 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 18MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). RETAIN EXISTING DEPTH IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY J L THOMPSON & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J G MARYCHURCH, CARDIFF. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 250NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ODESSA FOR ANTWERP. CARGO GRAIN. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS ISLE OF CYPRUS. THIRTEEN MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the CLEDDY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CLEDDY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.526 N,1 28.06 W.

How deep is the CLEDDY (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CLEDDY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 35.82 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.526 N,1 28.06 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CLEDDY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CLEDDY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the CLEDDY (PROBABLY) sink?

The CLEDDY (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 20, 1889.

When was the wreck of the CLEDDY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CLEDDY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the CLEDDY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CLEDDY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLEDDY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CLEDDY (PROBABLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CLEDDY (PROBABLY)?

The CLEDDY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2173 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLEDDY (PROBABLY)?

The CLEDDY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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