Candia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Candia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.335 N,0 30.777 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.572250
  • Longitude: -0.512950
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANDIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.2 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 154
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 14
Tonnage 6482
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0150/39 24.7.47 WK LOCATED IN 503436N, 003042W. LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 20FMS IN GEN DEPTH 27FMS. GOOD E/S & A/S CONTACT, FROM BEARING 320DEGS. (CSO PORTSMOUTH, 28.6.47). CHART AS NDW. H0150/39 14.5.52 SALVAGE OPS TAKING PLACE. G CON LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S ESTABLISHED CLOSE TO WK. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD). TNM ISSUED. H0150/39 13.9.52 SALVAGE OPS, PLANNED FROM 3 MAY TO 1 SEPT 1952 IN 503436N, 003036W DISCONTINUED. BUOY REMOVED. (RISDON BEAZLEY). - NM 1800/52. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS WK 36MTRS. NC 1652. 7.4.72 AMENDED TO WK 35MTRS. [LAT]. NC 1652. H1270/72 29.8.72 LOCATED IN 503433N, 003036W USING DECCA. MAXIMUM HEIGHT 65FT. (MR DILLINGHAM, 13.6.72). H3950/70 22.9.72 AMEND TO WK 10FMS [18.2MTRS] IN 503433N, 003036W. - NM 1901/72. H3950/70 7.12.73 CLEAR AT 100FT BY CHAIN SWEEP. (TH, 13.11.73). AMEND TO SW 30MTRS. BR STD. H4826/75 19.8.76 RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD STATE THAT 'CANDIA' LIES IN THIS POSN. THIS POSN OBSERVED IN MAY 1952. 1025 TONS LEAD & 1000 TONS ZINC WERE SALVAGED FROM THE FOR'D HOLDS. WK IS INTACT & UPRIGHT ON THE SEABED. WK WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE OVERLAPPING ARCS ON HER TWIN PROPELLERS. (RISDON BEAZLEY, TELECON 18.8.76). H4121/76 19.1.77 EXAM'D 11.8.76 IN 503418N, 003041W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 50 TO 51MTRS. SEABED UNEVEN, PROBABLY SAND RIDGES. LENGTH 180MTRS. ORIENTATION NNE/SSW. LOCATED 11.8.76. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). RETAIN AS SW 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4121/76 25.11.87 SALVAGE OPS BY MV 'HOLGER DANE' COMPLETED. (TELEX 5.11.87). HH090/952/01 27.10.03 EXAM'D 27.5.03 IN 5034.335N, 0030.777W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.0, FOUL 37.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.7 IN GEN DEPTH 52-53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 154MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS. DCS3 HT 14.0MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. MAINLY INTACT. SMALLER SECTION AT THE S END MAY BE BROKEN AWAY FROM THE MAIN BULK, BUT IT COULD BE BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 952). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY CAIRD & CO LTD, GREENOCK. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & O, S NAVIGATION CO. TWO BOILERS, TWIN TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 69NHP, TWIM SHAFT. PASSAGE SYDNEY FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY UC-65. ONE MAN LOST. CARGO INCLUDED 8000 TONS GRAIN, FOODSTUFFS, 1025 TONS LEAD, 1000 TONS ZINC AND GENERAL. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 34.335 N,0 30.777 W
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FAQ

Where is the CANDIA wreck located?

The CANDIA wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.335 N,0 30.777 W.

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

The CANDIA lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.335 N,0 30.777 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CANDIA?

The seabed around the CANDIA lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the CANDIA sink?

The CANDIA sank on Jul 27, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CANDIA discovered?

The wreck of the CANDIA was discovered in 1947.

What country did the CANDIA belong to?

The CANDIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CANDIA carrying?

The CANDIA was carrying foodstuffs: solid,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,grain.

What was the tonnage of the CANDIA?

The CANDIA had a tonnage of 6482 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANDIA?

The CANDIA is classified as a steam ship.

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