Cushendall (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cushendall (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 57.646 N,2 4.073 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.960767
  • Longitude: -2.067883
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.4 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 105
Tonnage 626
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 29, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2010

Surveying Details

H02773/41 4.10.41 INS NDWPA. - NM 2311/41. H1192/67 26.4.67 LOCATED IN 565739N, 020400W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 153FT IN GEN DEPTH 174FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 48/66). AMEND TO WK 25FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 8.3.73 AMEND TO WK 24MTRS. NC 210. 29.12.78 AMEND TO WK 46MTRS. NC 1409. HH091/155/01 3.3.10 EXAM'D 22.6.09 IN 5657.646N, 0204.073W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.73 IN GEN DEPTH 52.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 4MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). ?PARTIAL WK OR POSSIBLY IN TWO PARTS, LYING PARALLEL, CLOSE TOGETHER. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2010/000097684 22.6.10 AMEND WK 48MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY AILSA SHIPBUILDING CO, TROON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY MUIR & CUSTON, GLASGOW. PASSAGE LOSSIEMOUTH FOR METHIL. FOUNDERED AFTER BEING BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (SIBI).

General Comments

DEGRADED, ?TWO PARALLEL PARTS CLOSE TOGETHER

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FAQ

Where is the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 57.646 N,2 4.073 W.

How deep is the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 56 57.646 N,2 4.073 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 626 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The CUSHENDALL (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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