Chelsea (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Chelsea (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 13.741 N,1 5.381 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.229017
  • Longitude: 1.089683
Wreck Depth 15.03 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHELSEA (POSSIBLY)
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 40.3
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 2.3
Orientation 81
Tonnage 1171
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 10, 1903
Original Detection Year 1903
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.9.72 SANK NEAR THE DUDGEON. (DODS). 25.9.72 POSN 531400N, 010000E, APPROX. HH100/351/01 23.2.90 SMALL WK DIVED ON IN 531347N, 010516E USING DECCA. (P J LASSIE, 12.6.89). NCA YET. HH090/593/01 10.1.94 EXAM'D 18.8.93 IN 531343.2N, 010530E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.6, FOUL AT 15.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 16.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.3MTR. LENGTH 73MTRS, BREADTH 43 MTRS. BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING 120/300 DEGS. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. RSDRA2022000040808 27.10.22 EXAM'D 10/092021: WRECK LOCATED IN 5313.741N, 0105.381E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.03MTRS, GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 2.3MTR, ORIENTATION 081/261 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1728 - H525-9293). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1884 BY PALMERS CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY RIVER STEAM COLLIERS LTD, LONDON. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 136HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. ?IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE SS KIRKCALDY IN LIGHT WINDS.

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FAQ

Where is the CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 13.741 N,1 5.381 E.

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

The CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.03 meters and is located at coordinates 53 13.741 N,1 5.381 E.

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

The seabed around the CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 10, 1903.

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

The wreck of the CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1903.

What country did the CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHELSEA (POSSIBLY)?

The CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1171 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHELSEA (POSSIBLY)?

The CHELSEA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a collier.

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