Counsellor Iii Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Counsellor iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 37.853 N,3 22 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 53.630883
- Longitude: -3.366667
|
| Wreck Depth |
14.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
19 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
COUNSELLOR III |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
120.4 m |
| Width |
15.8 m |
| Draught |
8.5 |
| Sonar Length |
100 |
| Sonar Width |
30 |
| Shadow Height |
3.4 |
| Orientation |
30 |
| Tonnage |
5068 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 8, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.8, |
| Original Detection Year |
1940 |
| Last Detection Year |
1997 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority wreck information |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 1, 2010 |
Surveying Details
H0291/40 9.3.40 SUNK IN 533740N, 032215W [OGB]. UPRIGHT WITH MASTS SHOWING. 'EL OSO' CONL LT BUOY MOVED TO COVER. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). - PFNM 734/40. 20.6.40 INS AS DW IN 533740N, 032215W [OGB], MARKED BY CONL LT BUOY. - NM1540/40. 12.2.41 LT ON BUOY EXTINGUISHED. - TFNM 348/41. 31.5.41 CANCEL TFNM 348/41. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H0291/40 19.2.44 BUOY MOVED 080DEGS, 1C FROM WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 360/44. H0291/40 16.9.44 BUOY NOW GREEN CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G. - NM 2014/44. H4515/46 17.8.46 LOCATED IN 533742N, 032142W [OGB], OR 153.5DEGS, 5.65M TO QUEENS TWR. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19 IN GEN DEPTH 70FT. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 4FT. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2840/46. H0291/40 14.10.46 BUOY MOVED CLOSE W OF WK. (TH). - NM 3490/46. H6706/48 24.11.48 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR TO 47FT. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HMS SEAGULL). - NM 2626/48. H1893/64 11.3.68 WK IN 533746N, 032150W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59 IN GEN DEPTH 68FT. SCOUR DEPTH 72FT. SEA CONDITIONS DURING EXAMINATION NOT IDEAL. (HMS WOODLARK, 19.9.67). BR STD. 16.6.92 LOCATED IN 533750N, 032153.5W USING GPS. (P SHARPLES, TELECON). NCA. HH090/758/01 23.11.98 EXAMINED 28.10.97 IN 533751.2N, 032200.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.9 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTR. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. VERY BROKEN WITH NO FORM OR SHAPE. STREWN OVER AN AREA OF 100 BY 30MTRS. HIGH POINTS TO THE N OF THE AREA OF WRECKAGE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 758). IN VIEW OF DCS3 HT AND GEN DEPTH RETAIN AS WK 14.3MTRS IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. 14.5.09 EUT POSN: 5337.853N, 032200W. NE 1978. RSDRA2024000160567 07.06.23 SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023. (XOCEAN SURVEY DTD 2023). DEEPER THAN CHARTED. RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH 14.3MTRS ABOVE.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1926 BY C CONNELL & CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENTE SS CO LTD (HARRISON'S). FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 464NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS AND HALIFAX FOR LIVERPOOL. DETONATED A MAGNETIC MINE. (SIBI & LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 37.853 N,3 22 W
Counsellor Iii on Wreck Map
Counsellor Iii Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the COUNSELLOR III wreck located?
The COUNSELLOR III wreck is located at coordinates 53 37.853 N,3 22 W.
How deep is the COUNSELLOR III and where exactly is it located?
The COUNSELLOR III lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 37.853 N,3 22 W.
How deep is the seabed around the COUNSELLOR III?
The seabed around the COUNSELLOR III lies at approximately 19 meters deep.
When did the COUNSELLOR III sink?
The COUNSELLOR III sank on Mar 8, 1940.
When was the wreck of the COUNSELLOR III discovered?
The wreck of the COUNSELLOR III was discovered in 1940.
What country did the COUNSELLOR III belong to?
The COUNSELLOR III belonged to GB.
What cargo was the COUNSELLOR III carrying?
The COUNSELLOR III was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.
What was the tonnage of the COUNSELLOR III?
The COUNSELLOR III had a tonnage of 5068 tons.
What type of wreck is the COUNSELLOR III?
The COUNSELLOR III is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
AREA OF DEBRIS, NO DISTINCT WK REMAINS