Cathay (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cathay (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.033 N,1 34.312 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.367217
  • Longitude: 1.571867
Water Depth 13 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
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
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H6650/15 WK SHOWN BUT BUOY OMITTED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 429/15. H2530/19 25.3.19 AMEND POSN TO 512157N, 013422E. LEAST DEPTH OF 18FT OVER WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H6187/20 31.8.20 MARKED BY LT BUOY INSERTED 1CABLE TO W OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 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. 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 NOTHING FOUND DURING BASIC DCS3 AREA SEARCH. DOUBT WHETHER WRECK STANDS PROUD OF SEABED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/78). AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 979/79. H2347/85 19.1.87 MAGNETIC ANOMALY EXPERIENCED IN THIS POSN. NO CONTACT ON E/S OR DCS3. CONSIDERED TO BE COMPLETELY BURIED IN SEABED. (NP 1016, HI 314A). SEE OTHER PART OF 'CATHAY' [13875]. HH090/770/01 18.9.98 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. (NP 1016, HI 770). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2018/000061842 19.7.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017-2018. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jul 19, 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).

General Comments

See Also: 13875

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FAQ

Where is the CATHAY (PART OF) wreck located?

The CATHAY (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.033 N,1 34.312 E.

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

The seabed around the CATHAY (PART OF) lies at approximately 13 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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