Coniston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Coniston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 9.01 N,3 20.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.150167
  • Longitude: -3.334667
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONISTON
Type schooner
Flag GB
Length 25.9 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 2.7
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1917
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details 12.8.87 SANK ABOUT 3 MILES OFF-SHORE ON DUDDON BAR. HULL HAS BEEN RECENTLY UNCOVERED BY SCOURING OF THE TIDE. (SEA BREEZES, VOL 61, AUG '87). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. RSDRA2022000010070 7.2.22 WRECK NOT LOCATED IN 2021 M/B DATA. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1729). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2023

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK DUDDON BAR AND CAPSIZED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 9.01 N,3 20.08 W
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FAQ

Where is the CONISTON wreck located?

The CONISTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 9.01 N,3 20.08 W.

When did the CONISTON sink?

The CONISTON sank on Sep 2, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CONISTON discovered?

The wreck of the CONISTON was discovered in 1987.

What country did the CONISTON belong to?

The CONISTON belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CONISTON?

The CONISTON is classified as a schooner.