Ciscar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ciscar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 10 N,17 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.166667
  • Longitude: -17.666667
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CISCAR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1809
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 10.4.72 SINKING POSN 491000N, 174000W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3). 7.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES), OR 600M W OF USHANT. (DODS). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY H & C GRAYSON WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 271NHP FOR 10.5KTS. MACHINERY BY ROLLO & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACANDREWS & CO. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR GIBRALTAR IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY U-201. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WARTIME STANDAED SHIPS, LL WW2, WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the CISCAR wreck located?

The CISCAR wreck is located at coordinates 49 10 N,17 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CISCAR?

The seabed around the CISCAR lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the CISCAR sink?

The CISCAR sank on Aug 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CISCAR discovered?

The wreck of the CISCAR was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CISCAR belong to?

The CISCAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CISCAR carrying?

The CISCAR was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the CISCAR?

The CISCAR had a tonnage of 1809 tons.

What type of wreck is the CISCAR?

The CISCAR is classified as a steam ship.

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