Where is the CHINGFORD wreck located?

The CHINGFORD wreck is located at coordinates 56 15.961 N,2 35.858 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHINGFORD?

The seabed around the CHINGFORD lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

The CHINGFORD sank on Dec 23, 1924.

The wreck of the CHINGFORD was discovered in 1982.

The CHINGFORD was carrying timber.

The CHINGFORD had a tonnage of 1517 tons.

The CHINGFORD is classified as a steam ship.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Chingford Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	56 15.961 N,2 35.858 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 56.266017 Longitude: -2.597633
Water Depth	6 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	CHINGFORD
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Length	80.5 m
Width	11.3 m
Draught	5.5
Tonnage	1517
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	timber
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Dec 23, 1924
Original Detection Year	1982
Last Detection Year	1994
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	24.12.82 REPORTED AS BROKEN UP, LYING N/S, WITH STERN SECTION INSHORE, IN GEN DEPTH OF 6MTRS AND STANDING 2 TO 3MTRS HIGH. POSN 561558N, 023546W. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL.6). NCA YET. 3.2.93 KEEL, PROPELLER SHAFT AND 4-BLADED PROP. LIE CLOSE INSHORE OFF CARAVAN SITE, CRAIL. THE FOR'D END OF KEEL IS JUST VISIBLE AT LW. (R N BAIRD, REG. OF SCOTTISH WRECKS). HH090/605/01 20.1.94 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 605). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date	Jul 18, 2002

RAN ASHORE ON THE KILMINNINGS SANDS, CRAIL, FIFESHIRE, AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS. PASSAGE TRANGSUND FOR GRANGEMOUTH.

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