Constantia S (After Part)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Constantia s (after part)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 46.857 N,2 16.543 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.780950
  • Longitude: -2.275717
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 151.3 m
Width 19 m
Draught 8.3
Tonnage 8656
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo water
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1967
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2008

Surveying Details

23.8.08 OBJECT LOCATED WITH N END IN 4946.884N, 0216.537W [WGD]; E END 4946.846N, 0216.510W; S END 4946.832N, 0216.543W AND W END 4946.851N, 0216.580W. STANDS 50FT HIGH ON FLAT, HARD SEABED. APPEARS TO BE AN INVERTED WK AS THE TOP IS SOLID AND FLAT SIMILAR TO OTHER MODERN, INVERTED WRECKS. UNABLE TO DISCERN AN ORIENTATION, AS IF IT IS A CHUNK OF A VERY LARGE VESSEL. COULD POSSIBLY BE A PHOENIX UNIT. ORIGINALLY FOUND BY GUERNSEY TRAWLER 'COPIOUS'. CINC REQUESTED. (M PAGE, EMAIL DTD 12.8.08). POSSIBLY PART OF CONSTANTIA BUT SEE [23344]. INS AS OBSTN USC 48MTRS IN 4946.857N, 0216.543W [WGD]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1951 BY KOKUMS, MALMO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VENUS SHIPPING CO. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE AMSTERDAM FOR GIBRALTAR. GROUNDED IN A STRONG W GALE ON ROCKS OFF CASQUESTS LT HOUSE. FLOATED OFF, DRIFTED ONTO FOURQUIE ROCKS AND BROKE INTO TWO SECTIONS. AFTER SECTION DRIFTED OFF, NOT BEING SIGHTED AGAIN.

General Comments

SEE ALSO [23344]. CINC.

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FAQ

Where is the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 46.857 N,2 16.543 W.

How deep is the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 49 46.857 N,2 16.543 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 23, 1967.

When was the wreck of the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2008.

What country did the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) was carrying water.

What was the tonnage of the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY)?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 8656 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY)?

The CONSTANTIA S (AFTER PART)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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