Cattaro (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cattaro (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
48 28.817 N,8 56.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.480283
  • Longitude: -8.946667
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CATTARO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2908
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 130M WSW OF BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). 5.5.69 5.5.69 WK IN 482800N, 085900W [EUR] USING DECCA. (MANIERES BOOK, P.198). POSSIBLY THE 'CATTARO'. 30.1.78 30.1.78 CHART AS NDW. NC 2649. H4226/85 14.9.88 H4226/85 14.9.88 CORRECT POSN FROM DECCA COORDS: 482849N, 085648W [EUR]. (EPSHOM 10.6.88, FR WK NO.14588006). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the CATTARO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CATTARO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 28.817 N,8 56.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CATTARO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CATTARO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the CATTARO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CATTARO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CATTARO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CATTARO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CATTARO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CATTARO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CATTARO (POSSIBLY)?

The CATTARO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2908 tons.

What type of wreck is the CATTARO (POSSIBLY)?

The CATTARO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.