Conovium (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Conovium (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.563 N,4 43.712 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.876050
  • Longitude: -4.728533
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONOVIUM (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.2 m
Width 6.3 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 70
Tonnage 152
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1923
Original Detection Year 1996
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 1999

Surveying Details

HH208/400/02 3.4.96 HH208/400/02 3.4.96 WK, LEAST DEPTH BY SOUNDING 54.8MTRS, IN 535233.9N, 044343W [WGD]. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. (NP 1008, HN DTD 27.3.96). BR STD. HH090/705/01 12.6.96 HH090/705/01 12.6.96 EXAM'D 24.3.96 IN 535233.8N, 044342.7W [WGD] USING DPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.5 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT IN AN AREA OF RIPPLES. (NP 1008, HI 705). BR STD. HH100/351/11 2.7.96 HH100/351/11 2.7.96 LOCATED 14.6.96 ON INVESTIGATION OF A FISHERMANS FASTENER. ABOUT 40MTRS LONG AND 5MTRS HIGH. LIES IN 61MTRS OF WATER. MAY BE A PADDLE TUG FROM WW1. (A CORKHILL). 20.2.07 20.2.07 STANDS ABOUT 5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. COMPOUND ENGINE AND BOILERS AFT, ALL SIGNS OF SUPERSTRUTURE HAVE DISAPPEARED. SINGLE HOLD IS FULL OF DOMESTIC COAL. SHIP'S WHEEL STILL PRESENT IN 2005. CONSIDERED TO BE CONOVIUM BY LOCATION, DIMENSIONS AND CARGO OF COAL. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 20.2.07). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HEPPENS. BUILT IN 1897 BY AK GES-'NEPTUN', ROSTOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H E JARRETT. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 44NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAZGE GARSTON FOR DUNDALK. BROKE DOWN DUING PASSAGE. WAS HAILED BY SS ASPEN, WHO STOOD BY UNTIL VESSEL STEAMED OFF TO THE NE. EARLY PM THERE WAS A SEVERE SW GALE. ASSUMED FOUNDERED. SEVERL BODES WERE WASHED UP ON THE CUMBRIAN COAST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 52.563 N,4 43.712 W
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FAQ

Where is the CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.563 N,4 43.712 W.

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

The CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 53 52.563 N,4 43.712 W.

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

The seabed around the CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) sink?

The CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 27, 1923.

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

The wreck of the CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1996.

What country did the CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CONOVIUM (PROBABLY)?

The CONOVIUM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 152 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONOVIUM (PROBABLY)?

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

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