Cedrington Court Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cedrington court Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.068 N,1 35.715 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.384467
  • Longitude: 1.595250
Wreck Depth 14.507 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CEDRINGTON COURT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Sonar Length 192.2
Sonar Width 59.9
Shadow Height 1.7
Orientation 5
Tonnage 5160
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 190.0,,002.3,090.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H092/40 15.1.40 PFNM 113 ISSUED. H0312/40 3.4.40 INS AS DW. - NM 855/40. H092/40 5.9.45 INS MAST. - NM 2705/45. H092/40 17.9.50 SWEPT IN 512259N, 013547E USING HSA AFTER DISPERSAL 15.8.50. SWEPT CLEAR AT 43FT, FOUL AT 44FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45FT IN GEN DEPTH 48FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 16.9.50). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 1FT. - NM 1738/50. H932/53 30.1.53 EXAM'D IN 512301N, 013545E. A SERIES OF SMALL SPIKES STICKING UP 2FT FROM A SMALL BUMP WITH A SMALL SCOUR 6FT DEEP. FAIR A/S CONTACT WAS OBTAINED. GENERAL DEPTH 9FMS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 50FT. SEABED SAND. (HMS FRANKLIN, 29.1.53). 13.6.72 AMEND TO SW 12.8MTRS. NC 1828. H2538/79 5.4.79 EXAM'D 7.9.78 IN 512301N, 013549 [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 16.5MTRS. SCOUR 17.9MTRS. BROKEN UP & DISPERSED OVER WIDE AREA. ALMOST FLUSH WITH SEABED. GENERAL ORIENTATION 150/330 DEG. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63/79). AMEND TO WK 16.4MTRS. LATER AMENDED TO FOUL. H2347/85 20.1.87 EXAM'D 10.9.86 IN 512302N, 013549E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER & HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.7 IN GEN DEPTH 15.3 TO 16MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 17.1MTRS. SCATTERED WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 314A). BR STD. HH090/682/01 21.11.95 EXAM'D 23.9.95 IN 512303.4N, 013542.5E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14, FOUL 14.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.3 IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS. SCATTERED WK COVERING 180MTRS BY 40MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 682). - NM 647/96. HH090/770/01 18.9.98 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 770). NCA. SEP 2018/000061842 18.7.18 EXAM'D 21.12.17; WK LOCATED IN 5123.068N, 0135.715E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.50MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS, LENGTH 192.2MTRS, WIDTH 59.90MTRS, HEIGHT 1.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 005/185DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 190MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 90 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 1519). AMEND DW 14.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2018

Circumstances of loss

EX WAR VIPER, EX CABOTIA '19. BUILT IN 1918 BY HARLAND & WOLFF, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COURT LINE. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 518HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROSARIO FOR LEITH. CARGO 7100 TONS WHEAT. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CEDRINGTON COURT wreck located?

The CEDRINGTON COURT wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.068 N,1 35.715 E.

How deep is the CEDRINGTON COURT and where exactly is it located?

The CEDRINGTON COURT lies at a depth of about 14.507 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.068 N,1 35.715 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CEDRINGTON COURT?

The seabed around the CEDRINGTON COURT lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the CEDRINGTON COURT sink?

The CEDRINGTON COURT sank on Jan 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CEDRINGTON COURT discovered?

The wreck of the CEDRINGTON COURT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CEDRINGTON COURT belong to?

The CEDRINGTON COURT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CEDRINGTON COURT carrying?

The CEDRINGTON COURT was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CEDRINGTON COURT?

The CEDRINGTON COURT had a tonnage of 5160 tons.

What type of wreck is the CEDRINGTON COURT?

The CEDRINGTON COURT is classified as a steam ship.

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