Coquetdale (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Coquetdale (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 25.563 N,1 42.169 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.426050
  • Longitude: -1.702817
Wreck Depth 32.96 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COQUETDALE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 74
Tonnage 1597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1940
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2021

Surveying Details

H6884/55 16.12.55 WK IN 502530N, 014205W USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 17FMS IN GEN DEPTH 21FMS. SEABED STONE AND SAND. A/S RESPONSE FAIR. (HMS SCOTT, 30.8.55). CHART AS WK 17FMS [31MTRS]. BR STD. 2.3.60 GOOD SONAR CONTACT, GOOD POSN 502548N, 014212W. (AUBD 304/62, ESCORT GROUP 17, 14.2.45). HH100/351/13 30.1.98 ALMOST CERTAINLY THE WK OF 'COQUETDALE'. POSN OF WK IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT GIVEN BY SURVIVORS. THE SIZE AND LAYOUT OF THE WK FITS THAT OF THE 'COQUETDALE'. HULL PLATING BLOWN OUTWARDS IS CONSISTENT WITH SURVIVORS' ACCOUNTS OF BOMBS LANDING WITHIN THE SHIP AND EXPLODING. (D C WENDES, 28.1.98). HH090/962/01 10.12.02 EXAM'D 4.8.02 IN 5025.564N, 0142.168W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.9, FOUL 33.4MTRS LEAST E/S DEPTH 34.1 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000123102 1.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5025.563N, 0142.169W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. LENGTH 94MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 4.9MTRS. ORIENTATION 074/254 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H ENFIELD SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 186NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. VESSEL WAS OHMS AT TIME OF LOSS. PASSAGE ST HELEN'S & PORTSMOUTH FOR THE CLYDE. IN BALLAST. PART OF CONVOY CW9. SUNK BY AIR ATTACK. CREW OF 21 SAVED. (LL WWII, D C WENDES & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 25.563 N,1 42.169 W
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FAQ

Where is the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 25.563 N,1 42.169 W.

How deep is the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 32.96 meters and is located at coordinates 50 25.563 N,1 42.169 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) sink?

The COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) sank on Aug 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY)?

The COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1597 tons.

What type of wreck is the COQUETDALE (PROBABLY)?

The COQUETDALE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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