Chagford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chagford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.036 N,0 9.093 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.567267
  • Longitude: -0.151550
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHAGFORD
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 2.3
Tonnage 311
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1938
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2044/38 29.3.38 WRECK IN APPROX 503400N, 000900W. (NITON W/T TEL). CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. 4.4.78 AMENDED TO NDW PA. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). H1965/76 26.11.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). DELETE. BR STD. 25.4.14 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1937 BY GOOLE SB & REPAIRING CO LTD, GOOLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY H HARRINGTON LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 70BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE GUERNSEY FOR LONDON. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING A COLLSION. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CHAGFORD wreck located?

The CHAGFORD wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.036 N,0 9.093 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHAGFORD?

The seabed around the CHAGFORD lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the CHAGFORD sink?

The CHAGFORD sank on Mar 24, 1938.

When was the wreck of the CHAGFORD discovered?

The wreck of the CHAGFORD was discovered in 1938.

What country did the CHAGFORD belong to?

The CHAGFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHAGFORD carrying?

The CHAGFORD was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the CHAGFORD?

The CHAGFORD had a tonnage of 311 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHAGFORD?

The CHAGFORD is classified as a motor vessel.

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