California Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
California Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 15.77 N,10 35.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.262833
  • Longitude: -10.588167
Water Depth 155 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALIFORNIA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 143.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8669
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.72 TORPEDOED 38 MILES W BY S OF FASTNET. (DODS). POSN 511545N, 103515W. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED 38 MILES W BY S OF FASTNET. 43 LIVES LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 15.77 N,10 35.29 W
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FAQ

Where is the CALIFORNIA wreck located?

The CALIFORNIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 15.77 N,10 35.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALIFORNIA?

The seabed around the CALIFORNIA lies at approximately 155 meters deep.

When did the CALIFORNIA sink?

The CALIFORNIA sank on Feb 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CALIFORNIA discovered?

The wreck of the CALIFORNIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CALIFORNIA belong to?

The CALIFORNIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CALIFORNIA?

The CALIFORNIA had a tonnage of 8669 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALIFORNIA?

The CALIFORNIA is classified as a liner.

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