Auckland Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Auckland castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 38.777 N,1 30.202 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.646283
  • Longitude: -1.503367
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AUCKLAND CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 40
Shadow Height 5.7
Orientation 150
Tonnage 1084
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2002

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 5 MILES E BY S HALF S OF FARNE ISLAND. (DODS, WW2SL, BMVS). M40490 29.8.18 BOARD OF TRADE POSN: 2 TO 5 MILES OFF LONGSTONE. SANK IN 3 MIN. (CHIEF OFFICER). M013912 29.8.18 VAEC REPORTPOSN: 553800N, 013000W. M40957 31.8.18 BOARD OF TRADE: ABEAM OF LONGSTONE LT HO. APPROX 3 MILES DISTANT. M031870 31.8.18 SNO GRANTON REPORT 553845N, 013030W. H5167/18 16.9.18 SNO TYNE IN SPECIAL LETTER. NOT CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. M023922 23.9.18 COL COMMANDING RAF ID AES: 553500N, 013000W. CO OF ESCORT: 553845N, 013030W S OF BUOY. H4214/26 1.7.26 INS NDW 1918(PA) IN 553845N, 013030W. BR STD. H4622/71 14.9.72 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 160. H4271/71 3.8.77 AMEND TO USCPA 35MTRS. (RECORD REVIEWED). BR STD. HH100/351/15 20.9.99 VESSEL WAS A RIVETTED, IRON HULLED SHIP AND IS LYING INVERTED ON A FLAT SEABED OF SHINGLE AND SAND. PROPELLER AND RUDDER SHOW. FURTHER DIVES NEEDED TO SHOW WHETHER FWD END IS INVERTED TOO. TRAWL NETS DRAPED OVER WK. POSN NOT OBTAINED AS IN SOMEONE ELSES DIVE BOAT. (R YOUNG). HH090/843/01 21.12.99 LOCATED 23.5.99 IN 5538.747N. 0130.240W [WGD] USING DGPS. NOT INVESTIGATED AS OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. STRONG SONAR SIGNAL. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND. WELL BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 42MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 21.8.00 DIVED IN 5538.754N, 0130.180W [WGD] USING GPS. THIS IS THE AUCKLAND CASTLE. (R YOUNG, TELECON). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/915/01 22.1.02 EXAM'D 12.6.01 IN 5538.777N, 0130.202W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.3 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.7MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS WITH PROBABLE BOWS 330 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 915). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, OF SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE AUCKLAND CASTLE CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE OF SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR MOSS, NORWAY. CARGO 1133 TONS COAL. TORPEDOED BY UC 59. HIT BY TWO TORPEDOES AND SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. OF CREW OF 18, 12 LOST.

General Comments

INVERTED, BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 38.777 N,1 30.202 W
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FAQ

Where is the AUCKLAND CASTLE wreck located?

The AUCKLAND CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 55 38.777 N,1 30.202 W.

How deep is the AUCKLAND CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The AUCKLAND CASTLE lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 55 38.777 N,1 30.202 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AUCKLAND CASTLE?

The seabed around the AUCKLAND CASTLE lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the AUCKLAND CASTLE sink?

The AUCKLAND CASTLE sank on Aug 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AUCKLAND CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the AUCKLAND CASTLE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the AUCKLAND CASTLE belong to?

The AUCKLAND CASTLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AUCKLAND CASTLE carrying?

The AUCKLAND CASTLE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the AUCKLAND CASTLE?

The AUCKLAND CASTLE had a tonnage of 1084 tons.

What type of wreck is the AUCKLAND CASTLE?

The AUCKLAND CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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