Colonian Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Colonian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.791 N,5 23.863 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.896517
  • Longitude: -5.397717
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLONIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 6440
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2013

Surveying Details

H3542/68 21.11.68 H3542/68 21.11.68 DIVERS HAVE FOUND COPPER BARS. THE VESSEL IS SOMEWHAT DAMAGED BY MARINE ACTION. PROPELLOR IS MISSING. RISDON BEAZLEY HAVE PURCHASED THE WK AND PLAN TO SALVAGE THE METAL IN NEAR FUTURE. POSN 515344N, 052337W [OGB]. (LLOYDS, R EDMUNDS & CUTTING FROM SUNDAY MIRROR 10.11.68) INS AS DW. BR STD. H3542/68 2.4.69 H3542/68 2.4.69 POSN AMENDED TO 515346N, 052348W [OGB]. (R EDMUNDS, LTR DTD 27.3.69) BR STD. 30.12.68 30.12.68 CONTRACT HAS BEEN MADE OUT FOR THE CARGO OF THIS VESSEL WITH RISDON BEAZLEY. (BOARD OF TRADE, 30.12.68) H1310/84/31 5.9.84 H1310/84/31 5.9.84 DIVED ON 20.8.84. STANDS 13MTRS HIGH. UNCHARTED PART OF N BISHOP REEF, WITH LEAST DEPTH 7MTRS IS NEARBY. ESTIMATE THAT NINE TENTHS OF WK HAS BEEN PHYSICALLY REMOVED DURING PREVIOUS SALVAGE OPS. SEABED STREWN WITH UNEXPLODED SHELLS, FUSES IN UNSTABLE CONDITION AND INTERMIXED WITH COPPER AND BRASS BARS, ALL FUSED TOGETHER. LOCALS SAY WK CURRENTLY BEING WORKED BY A FISHERMAN. SITE MARKED BY 3 LARGE PVC BUOYS. (R BUFTON, 31.8.84). NCA.. 22.11.01 22.11.01 [WGD] POSN: 5153.791N, 0523.863W. NE 1482. HH100/351/19 12.11.02 HH100/351/19 12.11.02 DIVED AND LOCATED SOME 200MTRS SE OF CHARTED POSN. UNABLE TO EXPLORE FURTHER DUE TO STRONG TIDES. (R JONES). NCA. 25.1.13 25.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EMU, HI 1365). ASSUMED FULLY BROKEN UP. PREVIOUS REPORTS OF SHELLS. AMEND FOUL.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY R HAWTHORN & W LESLIE & CO LTD, HEBBURN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F LEYAND & CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 552HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENG CO LTD, NEWCASTLE. PASSAGE BOSTON, MASS, FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO. WRECKED ON THE NORTH BISHOP ROCKS. (SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the COLONIAN wreck located?

The COLONIAN wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.791 N,5 23.863 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COLONIAN?

The seabed around the COLONIAN lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the COLONIAN sink?

The COLONIAN sank on May 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the COLONIAN discovered?

The wreck of the COLONIAN was discovered in 1968.

What country did the COLONIAN belong to?

The COLONIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COLONIAN carrying?

The COLONIAN was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the COLONIAN?

The COLONIAN had a tonnage of 6440 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLONIAN?

The COLONIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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