Caucasian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Caucasian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 36.997 N,5 12.817 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.616617
  • Longitude: -5.213617
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAUCASIAN
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 4656
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 1, 1915
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details WK IN 483715N, 051300W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 23.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483703N, 051258.2W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708]. NAME GIVEN AS 'VARGA'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). 11.11.86 SHOWN AS WK USC 75MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 & FRENCH 6689 [1986 EDN'S]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1985 NO.14585133. 24.2.88 SHOWN AS WK USC 75MTRS ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. 'VARGA' NOW IN 483600N, 051100W. NAME NOT STATED FOR THIS POSN. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). NC 2644. 3.3.09 SHOWN IN 4836.990N, 0512.973W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. SEP 2009000084718 25.11.09 SHOWN IN 4837.034N, 0512.998W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7066 [INT 1800] [3RD EDN 2006 CORRECT TO 25-37-09, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE 80M S OF THE LIZARD. (WW1 SL). SANK 60M SW OF ENGLAND WHILST ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR NEW ORLEANS. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CAUCASIAN wreck located?

The CAUCASIAN wreck is located at coordinates 48 36.997 N,5 12.817 W.

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

The CAUCASIAN lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 48 36.997 N,5 12.817 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAUCASIAN?

The seabed around the CAUCASIAN lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the CAUCASIAN sink?

The CAUCASIAN sank on Jul 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CAUCASIAN discovered?

The wreck of the CAUCASIAN was discovered in 1978.

What country did the CAUCASIAN belong to?

The CAUCASIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAUCASIAN?

The CAUCASIAN had a tonnage of 4656 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAUCASIAN?

The CAUCASIAN is classified as a merchant vessel.

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