Constantia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Constantia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 22.869 N,0 23.373 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.381150
  • Longitude: -0.389550
Wreck Depth 34.6 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONSTANTIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 59.4
Sonar Width 9.8
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 8
Tonnage 772
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 8, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK 2 MILES E FROM S CHEEK, ROBIN HOOD BAY. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (PA) (1918) IN 542430N, 002500W. BR STD. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 129. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USC PA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H1310/86/7 19.2.86 LOCATED AND IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL, IN 542255N, 002320W. LIES ON EVEN KEEL - BRIDGE TO STERN IS COMPLETE. BOWS DAMAGED. WK PURCHASED FROM DEPT OF TRANSPORT. LEAST DEPTH 38MTRS (MHWS) IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. (G WADSWORTH, 26.1.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. INS AS WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 23.2.93 LOCATED IN 542252N, 002317W USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 NOT EXAMINED OR CLOSE SOUNDED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. FROM MAIN LINE DCS3 RECORDS LIES IN 542252.8N, 002325.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. DCS3 HT 7.2MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 730). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 20.02.16 IN 5422.869N, 0023.373W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.6TRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 59.4MTRS, WIDTH 9.8MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 008/188. THE WRECK IS MAINLY INTACT WITH THE BOW COLLAPSED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 34MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 21 HAVING JUST LEFT THE TYNE.

General Comments

Mainly intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 22.869 N,0 23.373 W
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FAQ

Where is the CONSTANTIA wreck located?

The CONSTANTIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 22.869 N,0 23.373 W.

How deep is the CONSTANTIA and where exactly is it located?

The CONSTANTIA lies at a depth of about 34.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 22.869 N,0 23.373 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONSTANTIA?

The seabed around the CONSTANTIA lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the CONSTANTIA sink?

The CONSTANTIA sank on May 8, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CONSTANTIA discovered?

The wreck of the CONSTANTIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CONSTANTIA belong to?

The CONSTANTIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONSTANTIA carrying?

The CONSTANTIA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CONSTANTIA?

The CONSTANTIA had a tonnage of 772 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONSTANTIA?

The CONSTANTIA is classified as a steam ship.

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