Cheviot Range (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cheviot range (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 59.94 N,6 0.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.999000
  • Longitude: -6.001500
Wreck Depth 85 m
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 3691
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 1989

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historical hydrographic survey data for the underwater wreck known as Cheviot Range possibly located at coordinates 48 59.94 N, 6 0.09 W in the English Channel near the French coast. Initially reported on French charts as a non-dangerous wreck and later updated as a dangerous wreck with a depth of 85 meters, this underwater obstruction was subsequently deleted from official navigation records following international hydrographic coordination indicating it was a duplicate entry.

Surveying Details

9.6.80 SHOWN AS NDW IN 490000N, 060000W ON FRENCH 6680 [1980 EDN]. 17.5.88 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85.0MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN] & IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14596028. SEE ALSO WK [25170] IN 485900N, 060000W. THIS COULD BE A DUPLICATE BY BOTH THE FRENCH & ENGLISH. BR STD. H4226/85 10.1.89 DELETE. (FRENCH NM 88 10 6). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. 27 LIVES LOST. BUILT IN 1914 BY IRVINES SB & DD CO LTD., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 341 NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NEPTUNE STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 59.94 N,6 0.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 59.94 N,6 0.09 W.

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

The CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 85 meters and is located at coordinates 48 59.94 N,6 0.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When did the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 21, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY)?

The CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3691 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY)?

The CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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