Wednesday 18 February 2009

CITY OF WATERFORD SS


CITY of WATERFORD (Depth 30m bottom 20m top - 9.2 N/miles South from Newhaven)
This is a 1,334 tons British Steamer. She was in a collision with the Marpessa, as she returned from Antwerp. Still sitting 10m proud of the seabed and well intact. The gallery's Blue ceramic tiles and cooking pots can still be seen. She is 83m long with a Beam of 11m.
City of Waterford: 1.334 ton 270ft by 36ft beam. British Steamship.Position: 50 40 30N; 00 06 38W, Depth, 30mSunk:. 14th April 1949 Collision in fog with the 5.500 ton Greek steamer Marpessa.
Diving : Stands upright 10m, 20m down to the deck. Lots to view because she is still intact, the Galley pots and pans, floor ceramic tiles are visible

Nationality:
British
Type of wreck:
Passenger ship
Propulsion:
Steamer
Weight (tons):
1344 grt
Dimensions (m):
82x11x--
Cause lost:
Collision
Date lost:
14/04/1949 [dd/mm/yyyy]
Date built:
1921
Builder:
Caledonian Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd.
Owner:
Clyde Shipping Co. Ltd., Glasgow
Engine:
3 Cyl. Triple expansion engine, 2 biolers.
Power:
196 h.p.
Speed:

Depth (m):
30 max. / 20 min.

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