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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Jun 29, 2016 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 21 HAVING JUST LEFT THE TYNE.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 22.869 N,0 23.373 W
Constantia on Wreck Map
Constantia Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
Mainly intact