Cheviot Range (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cheviot range (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 59.64 N,6 0.273 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.994000
  • Longitude: -6.004550
Wreck Depth 113 m
Water Depth 115 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 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SANK IN 490000N, 060000W. 25M S OF LIZARD. (ENGINE RM STAFF, RNVR SIGNAL & M9726-1918). 30.1.78 NDW IN 485900N, 060000W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). NC 2649. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 85MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. NCA. 22.2.88 WK USC PD 85MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14586021). NC 2644. H4226/85 8.7.88 WK IN 485942N, 060011W HAS LEAST DEPTH OF 113MTRS. (EPSHOM 10.6.88). AMEND TO WK 113MTRS IN 485942N, 060011W. NC 2644. 11.2.93 SHOWN AS WK PA 113MTRS IN 485942N, 060011W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN, 1:345,000]. BR STD. 25.2.09 SHOWN AS WK PD 113MTRS IN 4859.640N, 0600.273W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U102. SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE). BUILT 1914 BY IRVINE'S S.B & D.D CO, OWNED BY NEPTUNE STEAM NAVIGATION CO [FURNESS, WITHY & CO]. THE CAPTAIN AND 26 CREW WERE KILLED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 59.64 N,6 0.273 W.

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

The CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 113 meters and is located at coordinates 48 59.64 N,6 0.273 W.

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

The seabed around the CHEVIOT RANGE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 115 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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