Cadmus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cadmus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.952 N,0 12.376 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.849200
  • Longitude: 0.206267
Wreck Depth 21.31 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CADMUS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 94.5
Sonar Width 20.3
Shadow Height 4.1
Orientation 32
Tonnage 1879
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 008.0,,,040.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details POSN 20 MILES S BY E 1/2 E FROM FLAMBOROUGH HD. (WW1SL). H7126/17 POSN 535000N, 001300E PA. - FNM 714/17. H3849/18 19.10.18 INS WK 6.5FMS (1917) MARKED BY BUOY. H743/24 29.1.24 DELETE BUOY. NE 1190, 2182A. H01624/44 14.6.44 POSN 535058N, 001212E. CLEAR AT 49 FT, FOUL AT 54FT. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 14.4.44). H01624/44 14.6.44 AMEND WK 8FMS IN 535058N, 001212E. LC 1190. H01624/44 29.7.44 DELETE 2182A, 2176. - NM 1612/44. H01624/44 5.3.54 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (GREY & THOMPSON, FELIXSTOWE). - TNM 587/54. H01624/44 23.7.54 SALVAGE OPS DISCONTINUED. (TH). - NM 1663/54. 20.3.72 AMEND TO WK 14.9MTRS. NC 121. 9.5.74 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 14.2 MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H3805/72 28.2.78 LOCATED 27.9.77 IN 535057N, 001231E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LYING NE/SW. (SOISS, 23.12.77). NCA YET. H1942/76 9.3.81 EXAM'D 25.6.80 IN 535055N, 001227E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.8MTRS, FOUL AT 15.2 MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.5MTRS, LENGTH 105MTRS, BEAM 28MTRS. LYING 035/215 DEGS. HAS 3 HIGH POINTS, SHOALEST NEAR S END. (SOISS, HI 65/80). AMEND TO SW 14.8MTRS. BR STD. H1942/76 27.1.86 EXAM'D NOV '85 USING REMOTE CONTROL MINE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND DIVERS. LIES IN TWO MAIN SECTIONS WITH LOOSE COILS STEEL WIRE BETWEEN THEM AND MUCH DEBRIS, INCLUDING EMPTY 18 PDR CARTRIDGE CASES, LITTERING THE SEABED AROUND THE WK. NOT POSSIBLE TO ESTIMATE HOW MUCH CARGO REMAINS. BECAUSE OF CONDITION OF WRECKAGE, RECOMMEND IT BE DECLARED A PROHIBITED WK FOR SPORT DIVERS AND BSAC BE SO INFORMED. (HMS BRECON, 6.1.86). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 7.10.16 EXAM'D 22.3.16; IN 5350.952N, 0012.376E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.31MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 94.5MTRS, WIDTH 20.3MTRS, HEIGHT 4.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 032/212 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 8MTRS, TOWARD 040 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL BUT HAS BROKEN UP WITH STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THE CENTRAL SECTION, BOW AND STERN ARE PROMINENT. LOT OF DEBRIS SCATTERED TO A 30M RADIUS. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 21MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY IRVINES SB & DD CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISTIAN SALVESON & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175HP, SINGLE SHAFT. ONE 12PDR STERN GUN. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR BLYTH. CARGO 900 TONS EMPTY SHELL CASES. TORPEDOED BY UC-47.

General Comments

Partially broken up.

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FAQ

Where is the CADMUS wreck located?

The CADMUS wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.952 N,0 12.376 E.

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

The CADMUS lies at a depth of about 21.31 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.952 N,0 12.376 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CADMUS?

The seabed around the CADMUS lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CADMUS discovered?

The wreck of the CADMUS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CADMUS belong to?

The CADMUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CADMUS carrying?

The CADMUS was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the CADMUS?

The CADMUS had a tonnage of 1879 tons.

What type of wreck is the CADMUS?

The CADMUS is classified as a steam ship.

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