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
  • 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
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 BUOY WITHDRAWN.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.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2010

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).

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS, NO DISTINCT WK REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 37.853 N,3 22 W
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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.

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