Caerphilly Castle Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Caerphilly castle Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
52 35 N,12 0 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 250 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CAERPHILLY CASTLE |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 275 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 27, 1940 |
| Original Detection Year | 1940 |
| Original Source | other |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED & SUNK BY AIRCRAFT.
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