Cedarwood (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cedarwood (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 8.469 N,1 45.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.141150
  • Longitude: 1.754500
Wreck Depth 16.02 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 53.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 87.8
Sonar Width 15.6
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 43
Tonnage 654
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo iron ingots,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 2.5 MILES E OF ALDBOROUGH NAPES. (WW1SL). H3052/31 12.9.31 SWEPT CLEAR 57FT, FOUL 59FT. SEABED 77FT. (HMS KELLETT, 10.9.31). BR STD. H3273/61 10.9.62 LOCATED IN 520827N, 014519E. LEAST E/S 63FT IN 80FT. (HMS SCOTT 1962). AMEND POSN. 31.7.74 AMEND TO SW 17.3MTRS. NC 1543. H2917/83 1.4.84 OUTSIDE AREA SURVEYED, BUT DETECTED DURING TURN AT END OF SOUNDING LINE. APPARENTLY SMALL TO MEDIUM, INTACT WK. NOT EXAM'D. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. HH090/616/01 6.1.94 EXAM'D 5.8.94 IN 520826.33N, 014522.63E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 15.3, FOUL 15.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.9 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN INTO SEVERAL PIECES AND PARTLY BURIED. SMALL PIECE OF WRECKAGE SOME 1.3MTRS HIGH LIES 200MTRS N OF THE WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 685/95. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16; IN 5208.469N, 0145.270E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.02MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 87.8MTRS, WIDTH 15.6MTRS, HEIGHT 6.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 043/223 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 16MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY W HARKNESS & SON, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY METEOR SS CO LTD. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 96HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR FECAMP. CARGO CAST IRON PIGS. STRUCK MINE AND SANK.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 8.469 N,1 45.27 E
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FAQ

Where is the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 8.469 N,1 45.27 E.

How deep is the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 16.02 meters and is located at coordinates 52 8.469 N,1 45.27 E.

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

The seabed around the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 12, 1916.

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

The wreck of the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) was carrying iron ingots,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

The CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 654 tons.

What type of wreck is the CEDARWOOD (POSSIBLY)?

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

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