Commonwealth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Commonwealth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 11.551 N,0 0.207 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.192517
  • Longitude: -0.003450
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMMONWEALTH
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 100.6
Sonar Width 14.9
Shadow Height 10.2
Orientation 112
Tonnage 3353
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H9148/18 POSN 541130N 000030W (PA), OR ABOUT 5.5MILES NE(MAG) FROM FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H3752/26 11.6.26 INS AS NDW (1918) IN 541130N, 000030W. BR STD. H4593/59 10.11.59 AMENDED TO NDW. NC 1200. 21.6.72 AMENDED TO NDWPA. NC 129. 5.12.74 AMENDED TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 129. H4791/76 4.11.76 LOCATED 7.9.76 USING 541134N, 000006W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41MTRS BUT GOOD SIDESCAN TRACE INDICATES MAST STILL STANDING APPROX 15MTRS ABOVE SEABED GIVING APPARENT LEAST DEPTH OF APPROX 35MTRS. LYING NW/SE. APPROX LENGTH 250FT. POSSIBLY BROKEN IN TWO OR SECOND WK CLOSE BY. (DECCA SURVEY LTD). AMENDED TO WK 35MTRS. BR STD. H5970/69 16.1.80 LOCATED IN 541132.4N, 000005.5W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. NOT INVESTIGATED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.6 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. (HMS BULLDOG HI 46/79). NCA. HH090/730/01 17.12.97 EXAM'D 9.8.97 IN 541133.1N, 000012.1W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 39.5, FOUL 40.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.6 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 11.0MTRS. LENGTH 114MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT. CARGO HATCHES AND COLLAPSED SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE ON DCS3 RECORDS. MINOR DEBRIS ALONGSIDE. SLIGHT SEDIMENT BUILD UP. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2016/000007250 07.06.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5411.551N, 0000.207W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 39.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 100.6MTRS, WIDTH 14.9MTRS, HT 10.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 112/292. PARTIALLY INTACT, SOUTHERN SECTION DEGRADED. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 14 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

Partially intact.

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FAQ

Where is the COMMONWEALTH wreck located?

The COMMONWEALTH wreck is located at coordinates 54 11.551 N,0 0.207 W.

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

The COMMONWEALTH lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 54 11.551 N,0 0.207 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMMONWEALTH?

The seabed around the COMMONWEALTH lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the COMMONWEALTH sink?

The COMMONWEALTH sank on Feb 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the COMMONWEALTH discovered?

The wreck of the COMMONWEALTH was discovered in 1918.

What country did the COMMONWEALTH belong to?

The COMMONWEALTH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COMMONWEALTH carrying?

The COMMONWEALTH was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the COMMONWEALTH?

The COMMONWEALTH had a tonnage of 3353 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMMONWEALTH?

The COMMONWEALTH is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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