Conch Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Conch Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.387 N,2 35.792 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.139783
  • Longitude: -2.596533
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONCH
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.1
Sonar Length 97
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 6.5
Tonnage 5620
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 7, 1916
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source diver
Surveying Details SUNK IN POSN 12 MILES S X W 0.5 W FROM ANVIL PT. (WW1SL). HH100/351/17 17.7.01 DIVED IN 5008.36N, 0238.72W [OGB]. GEN DEPTH 65MTRS BY DIVE COMPUTER. SEABED GRAVEL. LIES ON PORT SIDE, NEARLY INVERTED. THE STERN IS TO THE SOUTH WHERE THE PROP AND THE BROKEN-OFF RUDDER CAN BE SEEN. THERE IS A BIG HOLE IN THE HULL NEAR THE STERN WHERE THE BOILERS CAN BE SEEN. THE HULL IS PARTLY BURIED IN GRAVEL AND A BANK OF GRAVEL COVERS THE WK NEAR MIDSHIPS. HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL. (N R CHIPCHASE, LTR DTD 7.01). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/961/01 16.12.03 EXAM'D 8.8.03 IN 5008.387N, 0235.792W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.1 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 97MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.5MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 9MTRS TOWARDS 000 DEGS FROM THE N END. INTACT, ON PORT SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1909 BY SWAN HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON OF NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ANGLO-SAXON PETROLEUM CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 448 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE RANGOON FOR THE THAMES. CARGO BENZINE. TORPEDOED BY UB 23, 52 OF 56 MEN LOST. BRIDGE CREW PROBABLY KILLED AT ONCE AS TELEGRAPHS REMAINED UNCHANGED. ENGINEERS REMAINED BELOW FOR 3 HOURS BEFORE MANAGING TO GET A BOAT AWAY. VESSEL SANK 8.5 HOURS AFTER BEING HIT. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, ON PORT SIDE, BOWS N

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FAQ

Where is the CONCH wreck located?

The CONCH wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.387 N,2 35.792 W.

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

The CONCH lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.387 N,2 35.792 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONCH?

The seabed around the CONCH lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the CONCH sink?

The CONCH sank on Dec 7, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CONCH discovered?

The wreck of the CONCH was discovered in 2001.

What country did the CONCH belong to?

The CONCH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CONCH carrying?

The CONCH was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the CONCH?

The CONCH had a tonnage of 5620 tons.

What type of wreck is the CONCH?

The CONCH is classified as a tanker.

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