Cieszyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cieszyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.994 N,5 1.969 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.016567
  • Longitude: -5.032817
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 68 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CIESZYN
Type steam ship
Flag PL
Length 70.7 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 76
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 7.62
Orientation 157
Tonnage 1386
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1941
Bottom Texture Silt
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4417/71 24.9.71 WK FOUND IN 500100N, 050155W USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP], OR 253DEGS, 2.26M FROM MANACLE CG STN. (DECCA SURVEY, 15.9.71). 25.11.74 LOCATED DURING SALVAGE SURVEYS. (E GILES, 1974). NCA. H1270/77 23.6.81 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. HH090/52/01 27.1.92 EXAM'D 19.7.91 IN 500059N, 050154.5W [OGB] USING HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. INTACT, LYING 135/315DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 521 & REPLY TO SURVEY APPRAISAL) CHART AS WK 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/12 25.3.97 IDENTIFIED AS THE CIESZYN BY RECOVERY OF ITS BELL BY IFOR PEDLEY, ALSO BRIDGE BELL RECOVERED IN 1983. (G J POUND). NCA. HH100/351/16 28.7.00 DIVED IN 5000.986N, 0501.923W [WGD] USING DGPS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. HT 9MTRS. SEABED OF MAINLY SILT WITH LITTLE SAND. VERY INTACT. UPRIGHT WITH SLIGHT LIST. WOODEN BRIDGE SECTION HAS COLLAPSED ALONG WITH MOST OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE. HULL VIRTUALLY INTACT. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND POSN. BR STD. 25.11.08 LOCATED ON 22.11.08, IN 5001.011N, 0501.988W [WGD]. (G POUND, TELECON 25.11.08) AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2014/000151151 22.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5000.994N, 0501.969W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.38 IN GEN DEPTH 68MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 7.62MTRS. LIES 157/337 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, INTACT, (MMT, HI 1455). A '3-ISLAND' VESSEL, BOWS SSE, HOLDS COLLAPSED. AMEND WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY NAKSKOV SKIBS, NAKSKOV, WITH 3 CYLINDER . MACHINERY BY A BORSIG GMBH, BERLIN. BOMBED AND SUNK BY 5 GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST ON PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR CLYDE. (LLOYDS & SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, SLIGHT LIST, BOWS SSE, 3-ISLAND VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the CIESZYN wreck located?

The CIESZYN wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.994 N,5 1.969 W.

How deep is the CIESZYN and where exactly is it located?

The CIESZYN lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.994 N,5 1.969 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CIESZYN?

The seabed around the CIESZYN lies at approximately 68 meters deep.

When did the CIESZYN sink?

The CIESZYN sank on Mar 20, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CIESZYN discovered?

The wreck of the CIESZYN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CIESZYN belong to?

The CIESZYN belonged to PL.

What cargo was the CIESZYN carrying?

The CIESZYN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CIESZYN?

The CIESZYN had a tonnage of 1386 tons.

What type of wreck is the CIESZYN?

The CIESZYN is classified as a steam ship.

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