Cato Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cato Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.038 N,6 0.896 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.350633
  • Longitude: -6.014933
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70 m
Width 10 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 60
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 34
Tonnage 1269
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1899
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2959/73 12.3.75 FISHERMANS FASTENER, BELIEVED WRECK, IN 502100N, 060048W USING DECCA. (MR.GILES 1975). BR STD. 30.1.78 CHART AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2649. H2613/78 10.3.78 LOCATED 3.8.77 IN REPD POSN USING HF [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 71.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 76MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 65MTRS. LYING 035/215 DEGS & APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE. CONFIRMED WK BY MAGNETOMETER. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). CHART AS WK 70MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 24.7.06 DIVED IN LISTED POSN, BELL RECOVERED WITH NAME 'CATO'. VESSEL IS WELL COLLAPSED & LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. (G POUND, TELECON 24.7.06) NCA. 10.2.14 EXAM'D 3.12.13 IN 5021.038N, 0600.896W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.81 IN GEN DEPTH 75.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 4.96MTRS. LIES 034/214 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1415). GENERALLY INTACT WITH MINOR DEBRIS SURROUNDING. AMEND 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY CAMPBELTOWN SHIPBUILDING CO, CAMPBELTOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRISTOL SS CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 98 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY KINKAID, GLASGOW. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR HAMBURG. FOUNDERED IN VERY HEAVY WEATHER AFTER WATER INGRESS FWD AND LOSS OF HATCH COVER. 1 MAN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE, WELL COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the CATO wreck located?

The CATO wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.038 N,6 0.896 W.

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

The CATO lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.038 N,6 0.896 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATO?

The seabed around the CATO lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the CATO sink?

The CATO sank on Apr 7, 1899.

When was the wreck of the CATO discovered?

The wreck of the CATO was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CATO belong to?

The CATO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CATO carrying?

The CATO was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the CATO?

The CATO had a tonnage of 1269 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATO?

The CATO is classified as a steam ship.

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