Cheryl C Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cheryl c Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 21.42 N,9 24.29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.357000
  • Longitude: -9.404833
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHERYL C
Type carrier
Flag BB
Length 70.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5
Tonnage 1636
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 2001
Original Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.4.01 27.4.01 RAN INTO ROCKS CLOSE TO THE FISHING PORT OF PENICHE, CAPO CARVOEIRO. WAS 20KMS OFF COURSE. (LL 11.4.01). POSN 3921.5N, 0924.2W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX CATARINA CALDAS-91, EX CATARINA-89, EX NORBRIT RIJN-87, EX NORBIT HOPE-85. BUILT IN 1982-3 BY COCHRANE SHIPBUILDERS, SELBY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARISBROOKE SHIPPING CO, BARBADOS. PASSAGE PORTO NOGARO FOR GOOLE. CARGO STEEL. WAS 20KMS OFF COURSE AND GROUNDED. SANK IN SHALLOW WATER. CREW RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the CHERYL C wreck located?

The CHERYL C wreck is located at coordinates 39 21.42 N,9 24.29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHERYL C?

The seabed around the CHERYL C lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CHERYL C sink?

The CHERYL C sank on Apr 8, 2001.

When was the wreck of the CHERYL C discovered?

The wreck of the CHERYL C was discovered in 2001.

What country did the CHERYL C belong to?

The CHERYL C belonged to BB.

What cargo was the CHERYL C carrying?

The CHERYL C was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CHERYL C?

The CHERYL C had a tonnage of 1636 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHERYL C?

The CHERYL C is classified as a carrier.

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