Czar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Czar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 57.649 N,5 10.612 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.960817
  • Longitude: -5.176867
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CZAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 937
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,armament,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1859
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Aug 15, 2001

Surveying Details

16.12.69 16.12.69 REPD TO BE FLATTENED AND CONCRETED IN. CARGO OF LARGE CANNONS, 84LB, STILL THERE. ALSO HUNDREDS OF FUSED CANNON BALLS. BUTTONS FROM UNIFORMS ALSO FOUND. (R DAVIS, DIVER). NCA. POSN 495733N, 051025W FOR FILING ONLY. 9.7.70 9.7.70 REQUEST TO PURCHASE BY LIZARD DIVING CENTRE CO. STATED BY M HALL THAT WK LOCATED IN 60FT OF WATER. (DGDC DOCKET N/CP 53606/70). 17.4.01 17.4.01 FOUND TO BE SCATTERED WRECKAGE IN GULLIES OUTSIDE OF VROGUE ROCKS. NO WRECKAGE IS HIGHER THAN 1MTR. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 17.4.01). NCA. 15.8.01 15.8.01 POSN 4957.649N, 0510.148W [WGD], IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP AMONGST GULLIES. CINC REQUESTED. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL 14.8.01). NCA. EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. 3.10.03 3.10.03 CINC NO LONGER REQUIRED. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON 3.10.03)

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1858 OF IRON BY SAMUELSON & SON, KINGSTON-UPON-HULL. BARQUE RIGGED. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 180HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MALTA. STRUCK VROGUE ROCK IN STRONG GALE WHEN BOILERS WERE OUT OF ACTION. SHE WAS BADLY HOLED, SANK AND BROKE IN TWO. CARGO INCLUDED 51 X 68LB LANCASTER CANNON, SHOT, SHELL, HIDES, SPIRITS, OIL, SUGAR AND CINNAMON.

General Comments

IRON CONSTRUCTION COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 57.649 N,5 10.612 W
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FAQ

Where is the CZAR wreck located?

The CZAR wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.649 N,5 10.612 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CZAR?

The seabed around the CZAR lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CZAR sink?

The CZAR sank on Jan 22, 1859.

When was the wreck of the CZAR discovered?

The wreck of the CZAR was discovered in 1969.

What country did the CZAR belong to?

The CZAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CZAR carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the CZAR?

The CZAR had a tonnage of 937 tons.

What type of wreck is the CZAR?

The CZAR is classified as a steam ship.

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