Cape Finisterre (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cape finisterre (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 2.165 N,5 1.723 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.036083
  • Longitude: -5.028717
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 118.8
Sonar Width 23.6
Shadow Height 10.9
Orientation 10
Tonnage 4380
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H4417/71 24.9.71 WK FOUND IN 500210N, 050136W, OR 125DEGS, 1.48M FROM MANACLES CG STN DURING SALVAGE TRIALS WITH VICKERS VENTURER/PISCES. LOCATED WITH TRANSIT SONAR. (DECCA SURVEY, 15.9.71) CHART AS NDW. NC 154. 2.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS USC 28MTRS. NC 154. H4239/73 15.8.74 LOCATED IN 500209N, 050138W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39 IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. BR STD. HH090/521/01 27.1.92 EXAM'D 18.7.91 IN 500209.5N, 050140W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. INTACT AND LYING 315/135 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE A MEDIUM SIZE FV OR COASTER. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521). AMEND TO WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 9.5.03 HAS BEEN LOCATED IN 5002.14N, 0501.66W [WGD]. POSN IS MIDSHIPS. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 64MTRS. (J ROSEVEARE, TELCON). NCA. HH232/420/06 15.12.04 EXAM'D IN 5002.160N, 0501.738W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.7MTRS. LENGTH 109MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS. LIES N/S. (RESON/FATHOMS SURVEY DTD 18.10.03). RETAIN WK 51MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 26.4.13 EXAM'D 28.2.13 IN 5002.165N, 0501.723W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 52.14 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 118.8MTRS, WIDTH 23.6MTRS, HT 10.86MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. UPRIGHT BUT BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1406). ?BOWS N WITH HOLDS FWD AND AFT COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 52MTRS IN REVISED POSN
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY RUSSELL & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CAPE FINISTERRE SS CO (LYLE SHIPPING CO). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR FALMOUTH. TORPEDOED BY UB-17. 35 MEN LOST. STEEL CARGO SALVAGED BETWEEN THE WARS. (WW1SL, LL WW1, DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, ?BOWS N, HOLDS FWD & AFT COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 2.165 N,5 1.723 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 2.165 N,5 1.723 W.

How deep is the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 50 2.165 N,5 1.723 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) sink?

The CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) sank on Nov 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY)?

The CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4380 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY)?

The CAPE FINISTERRE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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