Cabenda Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cabenda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.493 N,3 52.312 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.558217
  • Longitude: -3.871867
Wreck Depth 9.7 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CABENDA
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Sonar Length 64.7
Sonar Width 22.8
Shadow Height 3.2
Orientation 150
Tonnage 534
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1941
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 009.0,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Markers S CARD, VQ(6)+LFL.10S, 'CABENDA', RACON (C)
Surveying Details H1001/40 12.3.41 SUNK IN 513342N, 035157W. (FOIC, CARDIFF). - PFNM 666/41. H0949/41 24.4.41 CHARTED AS DW. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 910/41. H0949/41 15.11.45 WK REPORTED NO LONGER TO EXIST. (NAVEAM 424/45 REFERS). - NM 3705/45. H4119/71 2.8.76 WKGE, COVERING AREA 50 X 60FT APPROX, LOCATED IN 513327N, 035215W. CONSISTS OF BULWARK OF SHIP 35FT LONG AND STANDS 8FT ABOVE SEABED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28FT [MLWS]. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, RAREFL, LAID APPROX 300FT S. (TH SWANSEA, TLXS DTD 16-21.6.76). - NM 1537/76. H4119/71 20.5.77 BUOY NOW R CAN, GPFL(4)15S. (TRINITY HOUSE). - NM 1258/77. H4119/71 18.9.79 BUOY NOW S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY, VQ(6)+LFL.10S LAID 150FT S OF WK. (TRINITY HOUSE, SWANSEA). - NM 2371/79. H1934/78 26.3.81 EXAM'D 16.7.80 IN 513327N, 035215W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 7.1, FOUL AT 7.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 8.3 IN GEN DEPTH 10.9MTRS. SCOUR TO SW OF WK - 12.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS. APPEARS TO BE WKGE OF BROKEN HULL WITH CARGO STREWN AROUND. (HMS FOX, HI 53/79). BR STD. H3941/88 22.6.90 EXAM'D 19.7.89 IN 513327.5N, 035214.4W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.9 IN GEN DEPTH 10.6MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTR DEEP. NO DCS3 HT. INTACT, LYING N/S, WITH APPROX LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. SMALL PIECES WKGE [?CARGO] SCATTERED CLOSE BY. UNABLE TO WIRE-SWEEP DUE PROXIMITY OF BUOY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS FAWN, HI 463). NCA. HH214/450/02 6.3.97 BUOY MOVED TO POSN 513320N, 035209W [OGB]. (ABP, SWANSEA & PORT TALBOT LTR DTD 22.1.97). - NM BLOCK. 27.11.08 BUOY SHOWN WITH RACON C ON BA 1161 [EDN 3 DTD 22.11.01]. SEP 2018/000049866 3.7.18 EXAM'D 17.2.18; WK LOCATED IN 5133.493N, 0352.312W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 9.70MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS, LENGTH 64.7MTRS, WIDTH 22.8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 150/330 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 9MTRS, 0.4MTRS DEEP. MAINLY INTACT. (TITAN SURVEYS LTD, HI 1576). AMEND DW 9.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE SHOREHAM TO BRITON FERRY. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the CABENDA wreck located?

The CABENDA wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.493 N,3 52.312 W.

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

The CABENDA lies at a depth of about 9.7 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.493 N,3 52.312 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CABENDA?

The seabed around the CABENDA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CABENDA sink?

The CABENDA sank on Feb 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CABENDA discovered?

The wreck of the CABENDA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CABENDA belong to?

The CABENDA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CABENDA carrying?

The CABENDA was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CABENDA?

The CABENDA had a tonnage of 534 tons.

What type of wreck is the CABENDA?

The CABENDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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