St Cecilia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St cecilia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0.047 N,1 11.091 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.000783
  • Longitude: 1.184850
Wreck Depth 16.73 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST CECILIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 116.3
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 58
Tonnage 4411
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2131/16 30.5.18 TO BE SURVEYED. (TH). - FNM 178 & FNM 327/16. H4409/18 2.8.18 INS WK MARKED BY G LT BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7667/18 DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 44/19. H1335/19 INS WK 6FMS 3FT. (HMS DAISY, HN 1919). H2492/59 1.10.59 LOCATED IN 510006N 011112E OR 184.5DEGS, 4.4M FROM FOLKESTONE PIER LT. CLEAR AT 58FT, FOUL AT 59FT LWOST. (TH 24.7.59). AMENDED TO WK 9FMS 4FT. - NM 2359/59. H5824/60 2.3.61 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS SCOTT 1960). H5824/60 7.11.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT. (HMS SCOTT). 9.10.73 AMENDED TO SW 17.0MTRS. BR STD. H4199/78 29.9.78 LOCATED 26.9.77 IN 510002N, 011114E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.9 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 27MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.8MTRS. LENGTH 125MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/711/01 21.1.97 EXAM'D 14.8.96 IN 510003.0N, 011107.0E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 18.3, FOUL AT 18.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.3 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 070/250DEGS. ONE PIECE OF PARTIALY BURIED WRECKAGE. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 18.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP2017/000054765 13.3.17 EXAM'D 6.3.17; IN 5100.068N, 0111.128E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.4 MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25 MTRS. LENGTH 116.3 MTRS, WIDTH 25 MTRS, HEIGHT 5.5 MTRS, ORIENTATION 58/238. (GARDLINE, H102, HI1497_007_17). AMEND DW 17.4 MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP2016/000091764 20.4.17 EXAM'D 21.7.16; IN 5100.047N, 0111.091E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 16.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS, LENGTH 116.3MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HEIGHT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION 058/238 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 16.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILST EN ROUTE FROM PORTLAND, USA TO LONDON. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 0.047 N,1 11.091 E
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FAQ

Where is the ST CECILIA wreck located?

The ST CECILIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 0.047 N,1 11.091 E.

How deep is the ST CECILIA and where exactly is it located?

The ST CECILIA lies at a depth of about 16.73 meters and is located at coordinates 51 0.047 N,1 11.091 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ST CECILIA?

The seabed around the ST CECILIA lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ST CECILIA sink?

The ST CECILIA sank on Mar 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ST CECILIA discovered?

The wreck of the ST CECILIA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ST CECILIA belong to?

The ST CECILIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST CECILIA carrying?

The ST CECILIA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ST CECILIA?

The ST CECILIA had a tonnage of 4411 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST CECILIA?

The ST CECILIA is classified as a steam ship.

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