Claudia (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Claudia (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 21.893 N,1 53.081 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.364883
  • Longitude: 1.884683
Wreck Depth 25.79 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 70.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 65.4
Sonar Width 24.5
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 125
Tonnage 1144
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO wreck survey details for the shipwreck Claudia possibly located off the East Coast of England in the North Sea at coordinates 52 21.893 N, 1 53.081 E. The underwater obstruction was examined in December 2016 showing the wreck is well broken with a least multibeam depth of 25.78 meters in a general depth of 29 meters. Structural dimensions include a length of 65.4 meters, width of 24.5 meters, and a height of 5.8 meters oriented at 125/305 degrees.

Surveying Details

H1942/80 7.9.82 LOCATED 17.2.82 IN 522151N, 015311E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.6 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 4MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 66.2MTRS, BEAM 15.2MTRS. LYING 124/304 DEGS, BOW SE. BADLY BROKEN UP. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 21.7.17 EXAM'D 11.12.16; IN 5221.893N, 0153.081E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, LENGTH 65.4MTRS, WIDTH 24.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/305 DEGS. WRECK IS WELL BROKEN. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE TYNE-TEES SHIPPING CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY SIR C FURNESS, WESTGARTH & CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. PASSAGE MIDDLESBROUGH FOR LONDON. DETONATED MINE LAID BY UC-1. THREE LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 21.893 N,1 53.081 E.

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

The CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.79 meters and is located at coordinates 52 21.893 N,1 53.081 E.

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

The seabed around the CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 30, 1916.

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

The wreck of the CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY)?

The CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1144 tons.

What type of wreck is the CLAUDIA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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