Chloris (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Chloris (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.052 N,0 10.15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.867533
  • Longitude: 0.169167
Wreck Depth 22.1 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHLORIS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 57.4
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 52
Tonnage 984
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 27, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 020.0,,,324.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details SUNK 17 MILES S BY E OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (BMVS). 28.7.18 POSN 535130N, 000800E. (1ST MASTER'S STATEMENT). H4337/18 9.8.18 POSN 535200N, 000710E. (VAEC AP REPORT). - FNM 510/18. H6391/19 POSN 535200N, 000710E PA. 10.4.24 AMEND TO DWPA IN 535200N, 000710E. H01624/44 14.6.44 KNOWN TO HAVE LEAST 51 FT OVER IN POSN 535209N, 001000E. (CAPT M/S HUMBER, 14.4.44). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. LC 1190. H01624/44 29.7.44 ERASE FROM 2182A & 2176. - NM 1612/44. 10.4.72 AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS (51FT). NC 121. 9.5.74 AMEND TO WK 14.8 MTRS [LAT]. NC 121. H2534/74 22.11.79 TWO BAD OBSTNS (WKS) REPD IN 535214N, 001004W & 535156N, 001017E. POSNS BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL 1). H5084/77 20.3.80 INTACT WK EXAM'D 20.11.79 IN 535203N, 001017E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS, LENGTH 115MTRS. LYING 030/210DEG. (HMS ECHO, HI 64/79). BR STD. H1942/76 9.3.81 SWEPT 28.7.80. CLEAR AT 22.0, FOUL AT 22.4MTRS. (SOISS, HI 65/80). BR STD. 9.10.06 DIVED 29.9.06 AT NEAPS IN 5352.058N, 0010.175E [WGD] USING DGPS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS BY DEPTH GAUGE. NO SCOUR. UPRIGHT AND MAINLY INTACT. HIGH POINTS AT INTACT BOW AND STERN. DECKING COLLAPSED INWARDS. BOWS NE. ESTIMATED AS APPROX 1000 TONS. ONE MAIN BOILERS WITH SMALL DONKEY BOILER ADJACENT ON PORT SIDE, SHAFT EXPOSED AND PROP MISSING. FWD HOLD AREA HAS EVIDENCE OF PITCH CARGO, THUS COULD BE ELLINGTON (SEE [8934]). (D ROBINSON, HUMBERSIDE POLICE MARINE SEARCH SECTION). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 10.10.16 EXAM'D 22.3.16; IN 5352.052N, 0010.150E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS, LENGTH 57.4MTRS, WIDTH 14.0MTRS, HEIGHT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 052/232 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 20MTRS, TOWARD 324DEGS. WRECK SITS UPRIGHT ON ITS HULL, REMAINS OF BOW AND STERN PROMINENT. SINGLE BOILER AND ENGINE VISIBLE IN MIDSHIPS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). RETAIN DW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

EX-PEGWELL, EX-MARY HORTON. BUILT IN 1904 BY THE MONTROSE SB CO, MONTROSE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & P HUTCHINSON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 88HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY THE NE MARINE ENGINE CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE CHRISTIANA FOR HULL. GENERAL CARGO AND TIMBER. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY UB-107. THREE MEN LOST.

General Comments

DETERIORATING, BOW & STERN PROMINENT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 52.052 N,0 10.15 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.052 N,0 10.15 E.

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

The CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 22.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 52.052 N,0 10.15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 27, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

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

What country did the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,timber.

What was the tonnage of the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY)?

The CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 984 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHLORIS (POSSIBLY)?

The CHLORIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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