Caduceus Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Caduceus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.885 N,0 58.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.764750
  • Longitude: -0.967583
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CADUCEUS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 37.8 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 405
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1881
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1927
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H609/27 26.8.27 H609/27 26.8.27 ST LOCATED IN 504546N, 005728W. (SCES SURVEY, JAN '27). BR STD. H3875/52 14.7.52 H3875/52 14.7.52 NO LONGER VISIBLE. (HM CHICHESTER, 19.6.52). AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H1248/70 16.2.70 H1248/70 16.2.70 INVESTIGATED BY SUB-AQUA DIVER. WITH ASSISTANCE FROM LLOYDS, WK WAS IDENTIFIED AFTER LOCATING SHIP'S BELL. NOW CONSISTS OF LOOSE PLANKS & IRON FITTINGS. HIGHEST POINT IS AN OLD GALVANISED IRON TANK, 4FT ABOVE SEABED. GEN DEPTH 1FM. NOT A DANGER TO VESSELS ONLY TO FISHERMENS' NETS. (MR HARKNETT, SUB-AQUA DIVER, LTR RECEIVED 16.2.70). AMEND TO WK 0FMS 2FT [0.6MTRS]. BR STD. H2038/82 26.1.82 H2038/82 26.1.82 NOT SEARCHED FOR, BUT DURING NORMAL SOUNDING A SIDE ECHO OBTAINED IN 504543N, 005728W WITH LEAST DEPTH 2.2MTRS. (HMS HERALD, HI 111). NCA. H2038/82 16.2.84 H2038/82 16.2.84 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE E/S SEARCH. (SCESU, HI 111, 1983). NCA YET. H1310/85/26 22.8.85 H1310/85/26 22.8.85 LOCATED IN 504551N, 005758W [OGB] USING DECCA. CONFIRMED AS 'CADUCEUS' BY BELL, DATED 1837, WHICH WAS RECOVERED FROM THIS POSN. SEE REPORT FROM MR HARKNETT. (M WALSH, 19.8.85). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2071/82 17.3.86 H2071/82 17.3.86 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC SOUNDING. (HMS GLEANER, SURVEY [K9762]). NCA. 16.10.08 16.10.08 [EUT] POSN: 5045.885N, 0058.055W. NE 3418. 14.10.13 14.10.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1437). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1857 IN SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J BOLT, NORTH SHIELDS. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE FOR ITALY. WENT ASHORE AND BROKE UP. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

ONLY PLANKS AND IRON FITTINGS REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.885 N,0 58.055 W
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FAQ

Where is the CADUCEUS wreck located?

The CADUCEUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.885 N,0 58.055 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CADUCEUS?

The seabed around the CADUCEUS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CADUCEUS sink?

The CADUCEUS sank on Oct 28, 1881.

When was the wreck of the CADUCEUS discovered?

The wreck of the CADUCEUS was discovered in 1927.

What country did the CADUCEUS belong to?

The CADUCEUS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CADUCEUS carrying?

The CADUCEUS was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CADUCEUS?

The CADUCEUS had a tonnage of 405 tons.

What type of wreck is the CADUCEUS?

The CADUCEUS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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