Chertsey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chertsey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 52.417 N,3 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.873617
  • Longitude: 3.050000
Water Depth 1000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CHERTSEY
Type collier
Flag GB
Tonnage 3264
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 23.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4M N OF ALGIERS. (WW1SL). NCA, POSN 365225N, 030300E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2002

Circumstances of loss

*VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM TYNE TO ALEXANDRIA. SUNK BY U-BOAT 4M N OF ALGIERS. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the CHERTSEY wreck located?

The CHERTSEY wreck is located at coordinates 36 52.417 N,3 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHERTSEY?

The seabed around the CHERTSEY lies at approximately 1000 meters deep.

When did the CHERTSEY sink?

The CHERTSEY sank on Apr 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CHERTSEY discovered?

The wreck of the CHERTSEY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CHERTSEY belong to?

The CHERTSEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHERTSEY?

The CHERTSEY had a tonnage of 3264 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHERTSEY?

The CHERTSEY is classified as a collier.

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