Czestochowa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Czestochowa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 11.341 N,1 5.146 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.189017
  • Longitude: 1.085767
Wreck Depth 14.25 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CZESTOCHOWA
Type steam ship
Flag PL
Length 78.3 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 64.6
Sonar Width 38.3
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 218
Tonnage 1971
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1941
Bottom Texture 6/4
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2023

Surveying Details

H2904/41 14.10.41 LOCATED IN 531140N, 010536E. 2 MASTS SHOW 25FT AT LW. LIES ON HEADING 037 DEG. (C IN C NORE, 20.8.41). INS AS DW. - NM 2407/41. H2904/41 14.10.41 INS G CON, GPFL(3) 10S, CLOSE NE OF WK. - FNM 2415/41. H02904/41 4.8.50 EXAM'D IN 531122N, 010506E FOLLOWING DISPERSAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 43, FOUL AT 44FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 55FT. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 1FT. NC 108. 19.3.73 LOCATED IN 531120N, 010523E USING DECCA. SMALL WK, VERY SILTED UP. (UNDERMARINE OPS, 14.3.73). 26.11.74 AMEND TO SW 12.8MTRS. NC 108. HH090/593/01 11.1.94 EXAM'D 19.9.93 IN 531119.4N, 010514.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.3, FOUL AT 13.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 15.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 16.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS, LENGTH 85MTRS, BREADTH 51MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING 040/220 DEG ON GRAVEL AND SAND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. RSDRA2022000040808 27.10.22 EXAM'D 10.9.2021: WRECK LOCATED IN 5311.341N, 0105.146E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.25MTRS, GEN DEPTH 16MTRS. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS, HT 2.2MTR, ORIENTATION 218/038 DEGS. WK DEGRADED AND BURIED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1728 - H525-9275). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 14.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROBURL IV '40. BUILT IN 1930 BY AKT LINDHOLMEN - MOTALA, GOTHENBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A FALTER. FOUR BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 145HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE AND REYKJAVIK. CARGO CEMENT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN E-BOAT.

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FAQ

Where is the CZESTOCHOWA wreck located?

The CZESTOCHOWA wreck is located at coordinates 53 11.341 N,1 5.146 E.

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

The CZESTOCHOWA lies at a depth of about 14.25 meters and is located at coordinates 53 11.341 N,1 5.146 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CZESTOCHOWA?

The seabed around the CZESTOCHOWA lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the CZESTOCHOWA sink?

The CZESTOCHOWA sank on Aug 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CZESTOCHOWA discovered?

The wreck of the CZESTOCHOWA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CZESTOCHOWA belong to?

The CZESTOCHOWA belonged to PL.

What cargo was the CZESTOCHOWA carrying?

The CZESTOCHOWA was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the CZESTOCHOWA?

The CZESTOCHOWA had a tonnage of 1971 tons.

What type of wreck is the CZESTOCHOWA?

The CZESTOCHOWA is classified as a steam ship.

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