Casablanca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Casablanca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.94 N,2 40.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.615667
  • Longitude: -2.668000
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASABLANCA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1930
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2001

Surveying Details

23.6.30 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV 'HENRY STANLEY' & AFTER HAVING FIRST BEEN TAKEN IN TOW. POSN GIVEN AS 483300N, 044800W. (LL, 23.6.30). NEWSPAPER REPORT OF RESCUE HELD IN PRESS ARTICLES BRANCH FOLDER. 14.4.77 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483300N, 044809W ON FR 5287 [1976 EDN]. 24.8.77 WK OF SS 'CASABLANCA' IN 483300N, 044800W [EUR]. IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SIZE OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FR HO EXCHANGE INFO., 18.10.76). 30.6.86 POSN REPORTED FOR 'HENRY STANLEY' ABOUT 1.5 HOURS AFTER 'CASABLANCA' SANK AND WHILE PROCEEDING TO ROTTERDAM WAS '483300N, 044800W, BRG 48DEGS, 77 MILES FROM ST. CATHERINES'. (LL 23.6.30). THESE TWO POSN ARE AT VARIANCE, THE BRG & DIST PLOTTING IN 493700N, 023300W, APPROX. AS COLLISION WAS ORIGINALLY REPORTED IN 493600N, 030000W, CONSIDER 493700N, 024000W, A LIKELY APPROX POSN. NCA YET. POSN FOR FILNG ONLY. HH090/912/01 20.11.01 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

23.6.30 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV 'HENRY STANLEY' & AFTER HAVING FIRST BEEN TAKEN IN TOW. (LL, 23.6.30).

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FAQ

Where is the CASABLANCA wreck located?

The CASABLANCA wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.94 N,2 40.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASABLANCA?

The seabed around the CASABLANCA lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the CASABLANCA sink?

The CASABLANCA sank on Jun 22, 1930.

When was the wreck of the CASABLANCA discovered?

The wreck of the CASABLANCA was discovered in 1930.

What country did the CASABLANCA belong to?

The CASABLANCA belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the CASABLANCA?

The CASABLANCA is classified as a steam ship.

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