Chevington Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chevington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0.279 N,1 50.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.004650
  • Longitude: 1.838667
Wreck Depth 15.35 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHEVINGTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 13.5
Sonar Width 10.7
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 165
Tonnage 1537
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H03536/41 6.12.41 SUNK IN 530020N, 015022E WITH FOREMAST SHOWING 9FT AND MAINMAST 7FT [MLWS] ON HEADING 345 DEG. (FOIC YARMOUTH, 13.10.41). INS AS DW. - NM 2883/41. H03536/41 18.5.44 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. - NM 1046/44. H03536/41 22.3.47 INS G CON BUOY CLOSE E OF WK. (TH NM 27/47). - NM 697/47. H03536/41 5.10.48 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. DELETE BUOY. (TH). - NM 2129/48. H03536/41 13.3.49 OROPESA SWEEP FOLLOWING DISPERSAL CLEAR AT 46FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 76FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 9.2.49). H5580/68 12.8.68 EXAM'D 22.11.67 IN 530017N, 015024E [EUR] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54 IN GEN DEPTH 76FT. SCOUR DEPTH 88FT. LENGTH 180FT. LIES 160/340 DEG. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (HMS MYRMIDON, ROS DTD 22.11.67). AMEND POSN. - NM 1549/68. HH090/524/01 3.1.92 EXAM'D 10.7.91 IN 530015.1N, 015026.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.3, FOUL AT 15.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.0 IN GEN DEPTH 24.2MTRS. SCOUR 2-3MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEG. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 EXAM'D 22.02.19; IN 5300.279N, 0150.320E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 13.5MTRS, WIDTH 10.7MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 165/345 DEGS. WHAT IS LEFT OF THE WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND LYING WITH A LIST TO PORT. SECTION OF HULL VISIBLE, SOME MASTS AND STRUCTURE COLLAPSED TO THE NORTH EASTERN SIDE. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 15.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 13, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN ?1923 BY FURNESS SB CO LTD, HAVERTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROOMHILL STEAM SHIPS LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 150HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY EARL'S CO LTD, HULL. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GRANGEMOUTH. CARGO 2350 TONS BAGGED CEMENT. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY E-BOAT. 7 MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 0.279 N,1 50.32 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHEVINGTON wreck located?

The CHEVINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 0.279 N,1 50.32 E.

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

The CHEVINGTON lies at a depth of about 15.35 meters and is located at coordinates 53 0.279 N,1 50.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHEVINGTON?

The seabed around the CHEVINGTON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CHEVINGTON sink?

The CHEVINGTON sank on Oct 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CHEVINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the CHEVINGTON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CHEVINGTON belong to?

The CHEVINGTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHEVINGTON carrying?

The CHEVINGTON was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the CHEVINGTON?

The CHEVINGTON had a tonnage of 1537 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHEVINGTON?

The CHEVINGTON is classified as a steam ship.

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