City Of Cardiff Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
City of cardiff Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.269 N,5 41.858 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.054483
  • Longitude: -5.697633
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF CARDIFF
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3089
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 21, 1912
Original Detection Year 1912
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2959/73 20.8.73 H2959/73 20.8.73 FOUND IN 500314N, 054148W APPROX. POSN ESTIMATED FROM 2.5 INCH OS MAP. LIES AT FOOT OF CLIFFS. ENTIRE LENGTH VISIBLE WITH SEVERAL BREAKS 2-3FT WIDE. FLATTENED BOILERS SHOW AT LW, ABOUT 3FT ENGINE & SUPERSTRUCTURE GONE. MAKES DANGEROUS DIVING & BOATING. (E GILES). FOR FILING ONLY.H1282/77/116 4.5.77 REPD LOST AT NANJIZEL BAY. (P R JONES, 25.2.77). NCA. HH091/246/01 30.4.09 HH091/246/01 30.4.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B IN LISTED POSN. AREA OF ROCK LEDGES. MAY LIE FURTHER INSHORE THAN ACHIEVED SURVEY LIMITS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 2.2.11 2.2.11 DIVED 21.6.10 IN 5003.269N, 0541.858E [WGD]. STANDS 3MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE IN GEN DEPTH DEPTH 6MTRS. WK IS JAMMED UP AGAINST THE CLIFF. SPREADS OUT ON TO THE SANK AND DISAPPEARS UNDERNEATH IT. LARGEST PART IS THE BOILER WHICH RISES 3MTRS OFF THE SEABED. FAR LESS OF A HAZARD TO NAVIGATION THAN THE NEARBY CLIFF. (G J LOCKETT). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY ROPNER & SON, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INSTOW SS CO. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR CARDIFF. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO, SUNDERLAND. CAUGHT BY A GALE & BLOWN ASHORE AT MILL BAY, LANDS END. (LANDS END SHIPWRECKS, SIBI & DODS).

General Comments

WRECKAGE AND BOILER REMAIN AGAINST CLIFF

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 3.269 N,5 41.858 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF CARDIFF wreck located?

The CITY OF CARDIFF wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.269 N,5 41.858 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF CARDIFF?

The seabed around the CITY OF CARDIFF lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CITY OF CARDIFF sink?

The CITY OF CARDIFF sank on Mar 21, 1912.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF CARDIFF discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF CARDIFF was discovered in 1912.

What country did the CITY OF CARDIFF belong to?

The CITY OF CARDIFF belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF CARDIFF carrying?

The CITY OF CARDIFF was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF CARDIFF?

The CITY OF CARDIFF had a tonnage of 3089 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF CARDIFF?

The CITY OF CARDIFF is classified as a steam ship.

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