Columbus (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Columbus (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 53.731 N,2 45.114 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.895517
  • Longitude: 2.751900
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLUMBUS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 65
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1953
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2018

Surveying Details

H7144/53 25.11.53 SANK IN 535600N, 024800E APPROX. (MABLETHORPE CG). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H7614/58 26.5.60 AMEND TO DWPA. NC 2013. H619/65 15.3.65 CIRCULAR AREA, 2 MILES RADIUS, CLOSELY SEARCHED BY SONAR. WRECK NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, ROS DTD 31.12.64). DELETED. - NM 760/65. H3836/2/86 17.12.87 WK EXAM'D 7.7.87 IN 535343N, 024514E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 32.8, FOUL AT 33.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.8 IN GEN DEPTH 35.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 35.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS, LENGTH 35MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 065/245 DEGS. (LAND & MARINE ENG. LTD., HI 355B). INS AS SW 32MTRS. - NM 299/87. 11.7.11 [WGD] POSN: 5353.731N, 0245.114E.

Circumstances of loss

DEVELOPED A HEAVY LIST WHILE ON PASSAGE BOSTON, LINCS FOR STOCKA. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND EVENTUALLY SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 53.731 N,2 45.114 E.

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

The COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 53 53.731 N,2 45.114 E.

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

The seabed around the COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) sink?

The COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 7, 1953.

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

The wreck of the COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1953.

What country did the COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the COLUMBUS (PROBABLY)?

The COLUMBUS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLUMBUS (PROBABLY)?

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

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