Colorado (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Colorado (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.251 N,3 29.662 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.204183
  • Longitude: -3.494367
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLORADO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.2 m
Width 17.1 m
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 11.6
Shadow Height 8.7
Orientation 80
Tonnage 7165
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Surveying Details

TORPEDOED AND SUNK 1.5M E OFF START POINT. (WW1SL). H0113/45 25.3.45 H0113/45 REPD NSC IN 501200N, 032948W. OBJECT IN TWO PIECES. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/5, DTD 25.3.45). NSC REPD IN 501200N, 032948W. ACCURATE TO WITHIN 200YDS. LENGTH 180FT, HEIGHT 30FT. (C IN C PLYMOUTH, AUBD 303/120). H5982/82 23.2.83 H5982/82 23.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501220N, 032942W, USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H2061/82 12.9.83 H2061/82 12.9.83 EXAM'D 19/20.4.83 IN 501213N, 032936W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.4 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10.23MTRS. LIES APPROX 090/270DEGS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). CHART AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD. 7.5.13 7.5.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5012.251N, 0329.662W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 51.29 IN GEN DEPTH 60.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 11.6MTRS, HT 8.7MTRS. LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS E. INTACT, UPRIGHT, IN GOOD CONDITION. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). AMEND WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN WILSON LINE. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR ALEXANDRIA. TORPEDOED BY UB-31.TWO MEN LOST.

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the COLORADO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COLORADO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.251 N,3 29.662 W.

How deep is the COLORADO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COLORADO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.251 N,3 29.662 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COLORADO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COLORADO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the COLORADO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COLORADO (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the COLORADO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COLORADO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the COLORADO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COLORADO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COLORADO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The COLORADO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the COLORADO (POSSIBLY)?

The COLORADO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7165 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLORADO (POSSIBLY)?

The COLORADO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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