Cheshire (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Cheshire (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.362 N,1 34.729 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.539367
  • Longitude: 1.578817
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 25
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 0.9
Tonnage 148
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 7, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 50M E BY S FROM SPURN (533530N, 013500E APPROX). (WW1SL). 6.4.16 INS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 533530N, 013500E. NE 2182A. H4282/26 14.10.26 AMEND TO NDW (1915). NE 1094. H6450/58 17.8.59 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1503. 4.7.72 SHOWN IN 533530N, 013545E ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965 EDN]. 2.5.75 AMEND TO USCPA 11FMS. NE 1503. 6.11.75 AMEND TO USCPA 20MTRS. NC 1187. 30.1.84 NOTHING FOUND IN EITHER POSN DURING SURVEY CONDUCTED IN APR'82 FOR SHELL EXPRO USING DCS3. (P WRIGHT, TELECON). NCA. H6329/87 19.10.89 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN BUT NUMEROUS PIECES OF WRECKAGE SCATTERED OVER A 25MTRS SQUARE AREA, EXAM'D 25.8.89 IN 533220.5N, 013450.5E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.3 IN GEN DEPTH 28.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.9MTR. CHART AS FOUL. (NP 1008, HI 413). 18.9.91 AMEND TO FOUL 28MTRS. NES 1187, 1503.
Last Amended Date May 29, 2002

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

General Comments

NUMEROUS PIECES OF WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.362 N,1 34.729 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.362 N,1 34.729 E.

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

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.362 N,1 34.729 E.

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

The seabed around the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 7, 1915.

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

The wreck of the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 148 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY)?

The CHESHIRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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