Catherine Allen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Catherine allen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 10.267 N,3 48.252 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.171117
  • Longitude: -3.804200
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATHERINE ALLEN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Width 5.5 m
Sonar Length 15.7
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 70
Tonnage 25
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1973
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 29.10.73 29.10.73 SUNK 2M S OF BOLT HEAD. (BRIXHAM CG, 28.10.73). 30.10.73 30.10.73 SUNK 204DEGS [MAG], 2M FROM BOLT HEAD IN 27FMS. (LL 214). 2.11.73 2.11.73 WK BUOY LAID IN 501012N, 034812W. (HMS KEDLESTON, SIG DTD 1.11.73). H4960/73 22.11.73 H4960/73 22.11.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 30MTRS. (HMS KEDLESTON, SIG DTD 1.11.73). BR STD. H1936/80 29.9.81 H1936/80 29.9.81 SMALL WK EXAM'D 14.5.81 IN 501014N, 034810W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY ES 37MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. ABOUT 0-50MTRS LONG, LYING N/S, GIVING POOR SONAR AND E/S RESPONSE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 5/81). AMEND TO WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/86/12 1.5.86 H1310/86/12 1.5.86 REPORTED THAT LOCAL DIVERS HAVE CONFIRMED THIS WK TO BE THE 'CATHERINE ALLEN'. (A HILLGROVE, 31.3.86). NCA. H091/059/01 4.5.05 H091/059/01 4.5.05 EXAM'D 5010.269N, 0348.240W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.6 IN GEN DEPTH 48.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 063/243 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL, INTACT WK OR ITEM OF DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH091/151/01 20.5.08 HH091/151/01 20.5.08 EXAM'D 13.1.07 IN 5010.2672N, 0348.2515W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.46 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 15.7MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS WITH BOWS WSW. INTACT WITH POSSIBLE 45 DEG LIST TO PORT. (HMS ROEBUCK HI 1186). RETAIN WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 20, 2008

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED IN CALM CONDITIONS WHEN HAULING A FULL COCKLE DREDGE. LATER SANK. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS WSW

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FAQ

Where is the CATHERINE ALLEN wreck located?

The CATHERINE ALLEN wreck is located at coordinates 50 10.267 N,3 48.252 W.

How deep is the CATHERINE ALLEN and where exactly is it located?

The CATHERINE ALLEN lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 10.267 N,3 48.252 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATHERINE ALLEN?

The seabed around the CATHERINE ALLEN lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the CATHERINE ALLEN sink?

The CATHERINE ALLEN sank on Oct 28, 1973.

When was the wreck of the CATHERINE ALLEN discovered?

The wreck of the CATHERINE ALLEN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the CATHERINE ALLEN belong to?

The CATHERINE ALLEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CATHERINE ALLEN?

The CATHERINE ALLEN had a tonnage of 25 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATHERINE ALLEN?

The CATHERINE ALLEN is classified as a trawler.

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