Chatburn (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chatburn (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
49 57.444 N,0 56.322 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.957400
  • Longitude: -0.938700
Wreck Depth 49.4 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHATBURN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Shadow Height 8.2
Tonnage 1942
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1917
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 22M NE HALF E FROM CAPE BARFLEUR. (WW1SL). 26.4.90 WK 49MTRS SHOWN ON FR 6857 [1986 EDN], & AS WK 49.4MTRS IN 495730N, 005614.5W [EUR], POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS BY E/S, HT 8.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED, IN FR WK RECORDS NO.14590470 [CORR TO JAN 1990]. SHOWN AS WK 49MTRS IN 495730N, 005614.5W [EUR] ON NC 2613. 19.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4957.444N, 0056.322W.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2012

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR ROUEN. SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (LLWW1 & WW1SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 57.444 N,0 56.322 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 57.444 N,0 56.322 W.

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

The CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49.4 meters and is located at coordinates 49 57.444 N,0 56.322 W.

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

The seabed around the CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 1, 1917.

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

The wreck of the CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHATBURN (POSSIBLY)?

The CHATBURN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1942 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHATBURN (POSSIBLY)?

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