Conqueror 2 (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Conqueror 2 (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 44.682 N,1 51.048 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.744700
  • Longitude: -1.850800
Wreck Depth 96 m
Water Depth 108 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY)
Type yacht
Flag GB
Sonar Length 22
Sonar Width 6.5
Shadow Height 12.5
Orientation 45
Tonnage 526
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1916
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2020

Surveying Details

HH270/440/05 24.5.94 EXAM'D 20.5.94 IN 594440.91N, 015102.87W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 96.1 IN GEN DEPTH 108.6MTRS. WRECK LIES IN TWO PARTS, HT OF MAJOR PART 12.5MTRS ABOVE SEABED BY DCS3 & INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF RIGGING. FURTHER WRECKAGE, HT LESS THAN 3MTRS ABOVE SEABED BY DCS3 & E/S, LIES APPROX 100MTRS NE. POSSIBLY WRECK OF CONQUEROR 2. RECOMMEND CHART AS WK 96MTRS. (NP 1008, HI 612, HN). - NM 1919/94. HH090/612/01 2.9.94 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. SCOUR DEPTH 0.4MTRS. LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 612). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

1.2.1915 BUILT IN 1889. HIRED FROM 1.2.1915. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. WAS ON PATROL WITH HMS SARAH ALICE AND SIGNALLED THE LATTER TO STOP TO SPEAK. SARAH ALICE WAS STRUCK BY A TORPEDO FIRED BY U-52 WHICH HAD BEEN AIMED AT CONQUEROR. AS CONQUEROR LOWERED BOATS TO RECOVER SURVIVORS, SHE WAS ALSO TORPEDOED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 59 44.682 N,1 51.048 W.

How deep is the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 96 meters and is located at coordinates 59 44.682 N,1 51.048 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 108 meters deep.

When did the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1994.

What country did the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY)?

The CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 526 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY)?

The CONQUEROR 2 (POSSIBLY) is classified as a yacht.

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