Cathay (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cathay (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.05 N,1 34.012 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.367500
  • Longitude: 1.566867
Wreck Depth 10.86 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHAY (PART OF)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 112.5 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 31.4
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 94
Tonnage 4076
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 5, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H6650/15 WK SHOWN BUT BUOY OMITTED. - FNM 429/15 ISSUED. H2530/19 25.3.19 AMEND POSN TO 512157N, 013422E. LEAST DEPTH OF 18FT OVER WK. H6187/20 31.8.20 MARKED BY LT BUOY INSERTED 1CABLE TO W OF WK. BR STD. H7541/21 7.12.21 DISPERSED TO CLEAR TO 42FT. (TH 7.12.21) H2540/32 29.4.32 WK APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN IN TWO. POSN OF PART [A]: 095DEGS 35MINS, 4.81 MILES FROM N FORELAND LTHO; POSN OF PART [B] 096DEGS 00MINS, 4.66 MILES FROM N FORELAND LTHO. LEAST DEPTH OVER BOTH OBSTRUCTIONS 46FT IN GEN DEPTH 48-52FT. (HMS KELLETT, 22.2.32). AMENDED WK 46FT IN 512200N, 013425E AND WK 46FT IN 512158N, 013411E. [SEE OTHER PART OF 'CATHAY' [13874] IN 512200N, 013425E]. H2119/58 27.5.59 NOW CHARTED AS WK 7FMS 4FT WITH A WK 7FMS 4FT ADJACENT. NC 1895. 27.1.69 NOW CHARTED AS WK 7FMS 3FT WITH A WK 7FMS 3FT ADJACENT [LAT]. NE 1607. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK 13.7MTRS WITH WK 13.7MTRS CLOSE BY. NC 1828. H2538/79 5.4.79 EXAM'D 24.8.78 IN 512201N, 013407E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.3 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.61MTRS, LENGTH 24MTRS. LYING 085/265DEGS. WIRE SWEEPING RECOMMENDED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/78). CHART AS WK 10.4MTRS. - NM 979/79. H2347/85 19.1.87 EXAM'D 4.9.86 IN 512201N, 013407E USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.9 IN GEN DEPTHS 13.5-14.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.7MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.1 MTRS. LYING ALMOST E/W. RECOMMEND RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (NP 1016, HI 314A). NCA. HH090/770/01 18.9.98 EXAM'D 15.6.98 IN 512200.9N, 013407.1 [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 11.4, FOUL 11.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 11.0 IN GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 080/260DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BURIED WRECKAGE WITH SMALL QUANTITIES OF SCATTERED DEBRIS LYING IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO IT. (NP 1016, HI 770). CHART AS SW 11.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.4.13 [WGD] POSN: 5122.049N, 0134.014E. SEP 2018/000061842 18.7.18 EXAM'D 20.12.17; WK LOCATED IN 5122.050N, 0134.012E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.86MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 31.4MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HEIGHT 3.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 094/274DEGS. WRECK IS DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND DW 10.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX-KITAI, EX-CATHAY. BUILT IN 1898 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON LTD, LEITH. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY AKTIES. DET OSTASIATISKE KOMPAGNI. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 327 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE COPENHAGEN FOR NEWCASTLE AND SINGAPORE. STRUCK A GERMAN SUBMARINE-LAID MINE 4M ENE OF NORTH GOODWIN LTV. (LL WW1 & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CATHAY (PART OF) wreck located?

The CATHAY (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.05 N,1 34.012 E.

How deep is the CATHAY (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The CATHAY (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 10.86 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.05 N,1 34.012 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHAY (PART OF)?

The seabed around the CATHAY (PART OF) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the CATHAY (PART OF) sink?

The CATHAY (PART OF) sank on May 5, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CATHAY (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the CATHAY (PART OF) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CATHAY (PART OF) belong to?

The CATHAY (PART OF) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the CATHAY (PART OF) carrying?

The CATHAY (PART OF) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CATHAY (PART OF)?

The CATHAY (PART OF) had a tonnage of 4076 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATHAY (PART OF)?

The CATHAY (PART OF) is classified as a steam ship.

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