Chiapas (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chiapas (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.095 N,8 7.569 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.718250
  • Longitude: -8.126150
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHIAPAS (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 72
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 100
Tonnage 996
Tonnage Type net
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1882
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH100/351/20 15.8.03 HH100/351/20 15.8.03 WK LOCATED IN 5143.08N, 0807.58W [WGD]. IDENTITY OF WRECK NOT CLEAR (M DENNEHY, FAX DTD 4.2.03). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH284/430/04 18.7.05 HH284/430/04 18.7.05 DIVED IN 5143.101N, 0807.592W [WGD]. A SS WITH SINGLE BOILER. LIES NW/SE WITH BOWS SE. BROKEN UP WITH SLIGHT LIST, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE. CARGO IS TWO RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, ROLLING STOCK AND TRACK. HIGHEST POINT IS THE SINGLE BOILER WHICH STANDS 4.5MTRS HIGH. CONSIDER THAT THIS IS PROBABLY 'GRACIA'. (K HEATH, ST GEORGE'S MARINE LTD, TELECON). AMEND WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/22 29.7.05 HH100/351/22 29.7.05 EXAMINATION OF VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED VESSEL HAD COMPOSITE ENGINE, NOT A TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE SO WK IS NOT THAT OF 'GRACIA', BUT PROBABLY 'CHIAPAS'. CARGO AS ABOVE BUT ALSO BARRELS OF CEMENT, GLASS BOTTLES, STEEL RODS AND BRICKS. (K HEATH, ST GEORGE'S MARINE LTD, TELECON DTD 28.7.05). IDENTITY AMENDED. NFA. 9.7.09 SEP 2009/000073610 9.7.09 LOCATED IN 5143.0946N, 0807.5690W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.39MTRS. LENGTH 72MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. (SDC BATHY EXAMINATION OF GSA SURVEY CV08_02). AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882, WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOSITE ENGINE, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D CAW, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR TRINIDAD AND DEMERARA. FOUNDERED 7M OFF ROCHES POINT, CO. CORK AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK. 1 OF 34 CREW LOST. (SII).

General Comments

BROKEN UP, BOWS SE, NO SUPERSTRUCTURE, HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 43.095 N,8 7.569 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.095 N,8 7.569 W.

How deep is the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 51 43.095 N,8 7.569 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) sink?

The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 30, 1882.

When was the wreck of the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 2003.

What country did the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY)?

The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 996 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHIAPAS (PROBABLY)?

The CHIAPAS (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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