Constance Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Constance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 33.595 N,4 0.113 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.559917
- Longitude: -4.001883
|
| Wreck Depth |
41.55 m
|
| Water Depth |
45 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CONSTANCE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Sonar Length |
34.7 |
| Sonar Width |
8.3 |
| Shadow Height |
5.2 |
| Orientation |
44 |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Scour Dimensions |
198.0,043.0,002.7,090 |
| Original Detection Year |
1971 |
| Last Detection Year |
2021 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Jan 11, 2023 |
Surveying Details
H5043/70 26.1.71 WK REPORTED. (NETH HO). NCA. 11.10.76 INS FF. NC 1978. H5043/70 20.8.81 LOCATED IN 53335N, 035955W USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED AS A FV BY DIVER. UPRIGHT AND IN GOOD CONDITION, EXCEPT FOR HOLE IN HULL FOR'D. ESTIMATED TO BE 54FT LONG AND 9FT WIDE. HIGHEST PART IS NO MORE THAN 20FT ABOVE SEABED. (H PARKER 6.8.81). AMEND TO USC 30MTRS IN 533335N, 035955W. BR STD. H3838/86 20.8.87 LOCATED IN 533335N, 040002W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.6MTRS. CHART AS WK 40MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. - NM 2699/87. H3838/86 28.3.88 EXAM'D BY HMS BULLDOG WITH HYDROSEARCH ON 29.9.87. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.6 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.1MTRS, SHADOW HT 4.3MTRS. LENGTH 36MTRS, BEAM 8MTRS. UPRIGHT AND LYING 040/220 DEG WITH BOWS NE. HAS COLLAPSED SUPERSTRUCTURE AT STERN AND LARGE HOLD AMIDSHIPS. CHART AS WK 41MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS. BR STD. 15.8.97 DIVED AND BELL RECOVERED MARKED 'CONSTANCE, 1907'. VESSEL NOT IN LLOYD'S REGISTER FOR 1918, THOUGHT TO BE SUNK IN 1917. SOME 112 FEET LONG AND PROBABLY A STEAM COASTER WITH A COAL CARGO. (J SHAW, TELECON 15.8.97). SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 10.08.2021; IN 5333.595N, 0400.113W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 41.55MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. LENGTH 34.7MTRS, WIDTH 8.3MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 044/224 DEGS. UPRIGHT WRECK WITH HULL MID-SECTION COLLAPSED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7429). AMEND NDW 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
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53 33.595 N,4 0.113 W
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FAQ
Where is the CONSTANCE wreck located?
The CONSTANCE wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.595 N,4 0.113 W.
How deep is the CONSTANCE and where exactly is it located?
The CONSTANCE lies at a depth of about 41.55 meters and is located at coordinates 53 33.595 N,4 0.113 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CONSTANCE?
The seabed around the CONSTANCE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the CONSTANCE discovered?
The wreck of the CONSTANCE was discovered in 1971.
What cargo was the CONSTANCE carrying?
The CONSTANCE was carrying coal.
What type of wreck is the CONSTANCE?
The CONSTANCE is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
Upright wreck with hull mid-section collapsed.