Cupica (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cupica (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 7 N,8 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.116667
  • Longitude: -8.283333
Water Depth 109 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CUPICA (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1240
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 5.5.69 5.5.69 NDW LOCATED IN 490700N, 081700W [EUR]. (MANIERES BOOK P.194 & ON FR RECORDS). 30.1.78 30.1.78 INS AS NDW. NC 21649. H4226/85 23.1.89 H4226/85 23.1.89 RE-CALCULATION OF POSN FROM DECCA VALUES, INDICATES THIS TO BE THE WK OF 'CUPICA'. (EPSHOM, 26.10.88).
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 75M W BY S 0.5 S OF BISHOPS ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM FOWEY FOR SAVANNAH. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 7 N,8 17 W
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FAQ

Where is the CUPICA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CUPICA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 7 N,8 17 W.

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

The seabed around the CUPICA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 109 meters deep.

When did the CUPICA (PROBABLY) sink?

The CUPICA (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 19, 1917.

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

The wreck of the CUPICA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CUPICA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CUPICA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CUPICA (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CUPICA (PROBABLY) was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the CUPICA (PROBABLY)?

The CUPICA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1240 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUPICA (PROBABLY)?

The CUPICA (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.