Herzogin Cecilie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Herzogin cecilie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.863 N,3 47.099 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.214383
  • Longitude: -3.784983
Wreck Depth 0.9 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HERZOGIN CECILIE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FI
Length 102.4 m
Width 14 m
Sonar Length 80.5
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 115
Tonnage 3111
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1936
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers UNLIT R CAN BUOY CLOSE TO SE END
Surveying Details H2783/39 1.6.39 WK CAPSIZED IN 501250N, 034702W IN STAREHOLE BAY, ENTRANCE TO SALCOMBE HBR. A VERY SMALL PORTION SHOWS AT LWST. (CG, HOPE COVE, 16.4.39). CHART AS DWP MAST WITH G BUOY CLOSE E. BA 28. H2783/39 5.7.49 MAST AND BUOY NO LONGER CHARTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2783/39 2.3.60 WK SITE VISITED. WOODEN STUMP OF MAST [OR REMAINS OF BEACON] OBSERVED IN APPROX CENTRE OF WKGE TO DRY AT LEAST 1FT AT LW. WK IS BROKEN INTO AT LEAST THREE PARTS. (R F MILNER, 26.5.58). H1150/62 28.5.63 MAST DRIES 11FT. (SO ISS). NC 28. 18.10.67 LIES BADLY BROKEN UP IN 30FT OF WATER. A LARGE QUANTITY OF CHAIN, PLANKING, ETC FOUND. A HUGE MAST, BROKEN IN SEVERAL PLACES, STRADDLES THE WKGE. (LONDON DIVER MAG.). H2212/69 14.2.69 MAST REMOVED BUT WK STILL A DANGER AT LWST. (SALCOMBE HBR MASTER, 15.1.69). R/S. 2.3.81 LIES VERY BROKEN UP IN ABOUT 20FT OF WATER, WITH BOW SECTION RISING TO WITHIN 10FT OF THE SURFACE. (SHIPS MONTHLY, FEB 1981 P. 22). H1941/79 2.9.81 EXAM'D 24.2.81 IN 501249.5N, 034658.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH, DRIES 0.2MTR IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS. LIES ON SLOPING SANDY SEABED. (HMS FOX, HI 54B/79). HMS HECLA AIR PHOTOGRAPHY OF MARCH 1981 SHOWS WK LYING 120/300DEGS, CENTRED ON 501249.5N, 034701W [OGB] [PHOTOPLOT PG 1485] - ACCEPT HMS FOX DEPTH IN HMS HECLA POSN. BR STD. H1941/79 27.9.85 EXAM'D 11.7.85 IN FLAT CALM CONDITIONS. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED WAS 1.5MTRS (REDUCED). (CAPT J BRIGGS, HN 11.7.85). NCA. HH090/596/01 16.12.93 LOCATED JULY 1993. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED, DRIES 0.4MTRS OVER SEAWARD END OF WK IN 501249.2N, 034658.8W [OGB], NEAR A RED CAN BUOY. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 596). BR STD. 12.10.99 AMEND TO STP D0.4MTRS. BR STD. HH232/480/04 23.5.04 R CAN BUOY MISSING. PREVIOUSLY MARKED BY HARBOUR AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF OWNERS. OWNERS DECLINED TO PAY FOR CONTINUED MARKING. DIVE TEAM HAVE CUT OFF THE TOP METRE TO MAKE IT SAFE. (BRIXHAM CG, FAX DTD 22.9.04). DELETE BUOY. BR STD. 16.8.11 EXAM'D 25.1.11 IN 5012.863N, 0347.099W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.96 IN GEN DEPTH 4.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 80.5MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. LIES 115/295 DEGS. COLLAPSED, WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE A SECTION OF MAST AS THE SHOALEST POINT. FURTHER DEBRIS MAY BE LOCATED TO THE NW IN A SHALLOW AREA WHICH WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). AMEND WK 0.9MTR IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 16, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 RICKMERS ACT GES, BREMERHAVEN. PASSAGE PORT LINCOLN, AUSTRALIA FOR IPSWICH VIA FALMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAPTAIN GUSTAF ERIKSSON (THE MASTER). AFTER CALLING AT FALMOUTH STRUCK THE HAM STONE IN FOGGY CONDITIONS. NO LIVES LOST. WAS LATER REFLOATED AND BEACHED AT STAREHOLE BAY WHERE SHE CAPSIZED.

General Comments

COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 12.863 N,3 47.099 W
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FAQ

Where is the HERZOGIN CECILIE wreck located?

The HERZOGIN CECILIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.863 N,3 47.099 W.

How deep is the HERZOGIN CECILIE and where exactly is it located?

The HERZOGIN CECILIE lies at a depth of about 0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.863 N,3 47.099 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HERZOGIN CECILIE?

The seabed around the HERZOGIN CECILIE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HERZOGIN CECILIE sink?

The HERZOGIN CECILIE sank on Apr 25, 1936.

When was the wreck of the HERZOGIN CECILIE discovered?

The wreck of the HERZOGIN CECILIE was discovered in 1936.

What country did the HERZOGIN CECILIE belong to?

The HERZOGIN CECILIE belonged to FI.

What cargo was the HERZOGIN CECILIE carrying?

The HERZOGIN CECILIE was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the HERZOGIN CECILIE?

The HERZOGIN CECILIE had a tonnage of 3111 tons.

What type of wreck is the HERZOGIN CECILIE?

The HERZOGIN CECILIE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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