Chattahoochee (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chattahoochee (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 39.638 N,5 31.259 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.660633
  • Longitude: -5.520983
Wreck Depth 82 m
Water Depth 91 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 143.3 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.9
Sonar Length 94
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 15
Tonnage 8007
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,cement,machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 23, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.3.18 28.3.18 SANK APPROX 28 MILES S OF PENZANCE. (BOT MASTER, DOCKET M15890). SUNK IN 483800N, 053500W. (COURT OF ENQUIRY - CO OF HMT YOKOHAMA). H2590/76 15.3.76 H2590/76 15.3.76 CONTACT, CLASSIFIED AS ROCKY OUTCROP 300FT LONG AND 50FT WIDE, EXAM'D IN 493938N, 053110W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86 IN GEN DEPTH 93MTRS. THOUGHT TO BE TOO IRREGULARLY SHAPED TO BE A WK. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H2797/74 11.8.77 H2797/74 11.8.77 WK LOCATED BY E/S 14, 18, & 20.5.77 IN POSN BY DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 54FMS. (E GILES, 3.8.77). NCA YET. H1310/82 3.8.82 H1310/82 & H1270/81 3.8.82 WK, 10MTRS HIGH, IN 493948N, 053106W [OGB] USING DECCA. (S N GLINSKI, 15.7.82). CHART AS WK 80MTRS. BR STD. HH090/430/01 12.7.89 HH090/430/01 12.7.89 EXAM'D 11.11.88 IN 493936N, 053112W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 82 IN GEN DEPTH 91MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 9.3MTRS, SHADOW HT 11.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.0MTRS. LARGE BROKEN UP WK LYING 015/195DEGS WITH BOW SSW. LENGTH 94MTRS, BEAM 32MTRS. HIGH POINT AT S END. GIVES LARGE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 82MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 6.11.02 6.11.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A LARGE VESSEL. CONTAINS PIPES OF SOME 3 INCH DIAMETER. (G POUND, TELECON). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US GOVERNMENT. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 697NHP. PASSAGE LONDON FOR ST NAZAIRE. CARGO BAGGED CEMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLES. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-55.

General Comments

LARGE BROKEN UP WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 39.638 N,5 31.259 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 39.638 N,5 31.259 W.

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

The CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 82 meters and is located at coordinates 49 39.638 N,5 31.259 W.

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

The seabed around the CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 91 meters deep.

When did the CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 23, 1918.

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

The wreck of the CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) was carrying vehicles,cement,machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY)?

The CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 8007 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHATTAHOOCHEE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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