Camiola (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Camiola (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.283 N,6 7.785 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.054717
  • Longitude: -6.129750
Wreck Depth 64.2 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.4 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 30
Orientation 216
Tonnage 2226
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1892
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1892
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.9.72 WK SUNK AFTER STRIKING THE SEVEN STONES. (DODS) POSN 500212N, 060748W FOR FILING ONLY. 2.5.78 CHART AS USC PA 20MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1148. HH100/351/18 3.9.02 OLD WRECK, POSSIBLY CAMIOLA, LOCATED & DIVED IN 5003.284N, 0607.784W [WGD] USING DGPS, IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. 2 BOILER COAL BOAT, WITH MID ENGINE. FULL CARGO OF COAL. DONKIN STEERING PEDESTAL MANUFACTURED 1889. (G POUND, DIVE REPORT REC'D 15.8.02). AMEND TO NDW IN NEW POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000143596 15.11.2016 EXAM'D 05.06.16; IN 5003.283N, 0607.785W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 64.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS, LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 036/216 DEGS. REMAINS OF THE WRECK COMPRISE OF TWO BOILERS, THE ENGINE AND THE OUTLINE VISIBLE ON THE SEABED. THERE ARE NO REMAINS OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO MAKE OUT THE LINE OF THE PROP SHAFT RUNNING AFT FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE SHOAL POINT OF THE WRECK IS SITUATED ON THE EASTERN BOILER. (MMT, HI 1470). AMEND WK 64MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, SOUTH SHIELDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R CHAPMAN, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 250 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR MALTA. SANK AFTER STRIKING SEVEN STONES AT NIGHT IN GOOD WEATHER. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.283 N,6 7.785 W.

How deep is the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 64.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.283 N,6 7.785 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 1, 1892.

When was the wreck of the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1892.

What country did the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2226 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY)?

The CAMIOLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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