Cabotia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cabotia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 16 N,11 16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.266667
  • Longitude: -11.266667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CABOTIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4309
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Surveying Details 4.2.75 4.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551600N, 111600W. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17). 21.2.75 21.2.75 SUNK APPROX 120 MILES WNW FROM TORY ISLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND. (DODS & WW1SL). PLOTS IN 2700 MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

DONALDSON LINE VESSEL, BUILT 1900, WAS CAPTURED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE U-69 WHILST EN-ROUTE MONTREAL TO MANCHESTER.

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FAQ

Where is the CABOTIA wreck located?

The CABOTIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 16 N,11 16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CABOTIA?

The seabed around the CABOTIA lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the CABOTIA sink?

The CABOTIA sank on Oct 20, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CABOTIA discovered?

The wreck of the CABOTIA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CABOTIA belong to?

The CABOTIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CABOTIA carrying?

The CABOTIA was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CABOTIA?

The CABOTIA had a tonnage of 4309 tons.

What type of wreck is the CABOTIA?

The CABOTIA is classified as a steam ship.

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