Chelford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chelford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 46.852 N,5 3.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.780867
  • Longitude: -5.058017
Wreck Depth 66 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHELFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 6.6
Sonar Length 120
Shadow Height 13.8
Tonnage 2995
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 14, 1918
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8203/19 SUNK 10 MILES NW BY W FROM BARDSEY ISLAND. INS ON CHARTS. AMEND TO NDWPA ON 1411. (DATE NOT KNOWN). 27.10.72 AMEND TO USCPA 55MTRS. NC 1971. H1935/80 14.5.82 EXAM'D 14.5.81 IN 524650N, 050325W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 70 IN GEN DEPTH 80MTRS. SCOUR 81MTRS. DCS3 HT OF APPARENT MAST 13.8MTRS. LYING UPRIGHT & INTACT. LENGTH 120MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). INS AS WK 66MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1906 BY W GRAY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F YEOMAN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 280HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINEERING WORKS, HARTELEPOOL. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR BARRY ROADS. IN BALLAST. NO LIVES LOST.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, PROBABLE MAST

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FAQ

Where is the CHELFORD wreck located?

The CHELFORD wreck is located at coordinates 52 46.852 N,5 3.481 W.

How deep is the CHELFORD and where exactly is it located?

The CHELFORD lies at a depth of about 66 meters and is located at coordinates 52 46.852 N,5 3.481 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHELFORD?

The seabed around the CHELFORD lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the CHELFORD sink?

The CHELFORD sank on Apr 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHELFORD discovered?

The wreck of the CHELFORD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CHELFORD belong to?

The CHELFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHELFORD carrying?

The CHELFORD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHELFORD?

The CHELFORD had a tonnage of 2995 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHELFORD?

The CHELFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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