Cumberland Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cumberland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 31.552 N,7 15.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.525867
  • Longitude: -7.253700
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CUMBERLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 158.5 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11.6
Sonar Length 152
Sonar Width 33
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 130
Tonnage 10939
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0881/40 24.10.40 H0881/40 24.10.40 POSN 553115N, 071500W. A/S CONTACT OBTAINED 26.9.40 WHILST PASSING THROUGH PATCH OF OIL. FIXED BY VISUAL BEARINGS. (HMS KEPPEL, 26.9.40). INS AS DW. - NM 2515/40. H0881/40 15.5.59 H0881/40 15.5.59 EXAM'D IN 553130N, 071506W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 120FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 147 IN GEN DEPTH 188FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS VIDAL). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 1851/59. H1173/66 12.12.66 H1173/66 12.12.66 AMEND TO WK 25FMS IN 553134N, 071512W. (AUTHORITY NOT NOTED). BR STD. 20.3.68 20.3.68 LEAST E/S DEPTH 24 IN GEN DEPTH 28FMS. (HMS HECATE, HI 41/67). H4131/68 11.6.68 H4131/68 11.6.68 EXAM'D IN 553136N, 071515W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 144 IN GEN DEPTH 171FT. LIES ON FLAT SEABED. (HMS HECATE, ROS DTD 22.12.67). AMEND TO WK 24FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 2811. H3740/69 16.10.74 H3740/69 16.10.74 REPD POSN 553136N, 073300W. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE). NCA. H2175/81 12.1.81 H2175/81 12.1.81 EXAM'D 13.11.79 IN 553134N, 071510W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS, LENGTH 165MTRS. LIES NEARLY INTACT WITH FUNNEL APPARENTLY STILL STANDING. ORIENTATED 100/280 DEGS. (HMS HYDRA, HI 21/79-80). RETAIN AS WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 DIVED ON IN 553134N, 071510W. BROKEN UP BUT STILL STANDS AT LEAST 10MTRS HIGH. ORIENTATED 130/310 DEGS. (N SOTHY, 12.1.93). NCA. 26.4.07 26.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5531.552N, 0715.222W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LENGTH 152MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS, HT 8.1MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 130/310 DEGS. INTACT WITH MINOR SCOUR CLOSE N. BOWS PROBABLY ESE. AMEND WK 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 46.63MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 46MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-WENDERLAND. BUILT IN 1919 BY BREMER VULKAN SCHIFFBAU, VAGESACK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEDERAL STEAM NAV CO LTD, LONDON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE WITH TURBINE OF 1270 IHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GLASGOW & LIVERPOOL FOR CURACAO & DUNEDIN. TORPEDOED U-57 WHILE PART OF CONVOY OB 202. FOUR MEN LOST. (SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, MINOR SCOUR CLOSE N, BOWS ESE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 31.552 N,7 15.222 W
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FAQ

Where is the CUMBERLAND wreck located?

The CUMBERLAND wreck is located at coordinates 55 31.552 N,7 15.222 W.

How deep is the CUMBERLAND and where exactly is it located?

The CUMBERLAND lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 55 31.552 N,7 15.222 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUMBERLAND?

The seabed around the CUMBERLAND lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the CUMBERLAND sink?

The CUMBERLAND sank on Aug 23, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CUMBERLAND discovered?

The wreck of the CUMBERLAND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CUMBERLAND belong to?

The CUMBERLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CUMBERLAND carrying?

The CUMBERLAND was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CUMBERLAND?

The CUMBERLAND had a tonnage of 10939 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUMBERLAND?

The CUMBERLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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