Castelmeur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Castelmeur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 9.244 N,4 24.649 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.154067
  • Longitude: -4.410817
Wreck Depth 17.1 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTELMEUR
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 38.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4
Orientation 140
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 17, 1984
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3895/72 13.9.84 WK, LEAST DEPTH 12MTRS, IN 480918N, 042433W. (BREST NM 84 25 31). - NM 2600/84. H3895/72 18.2.85 LEAST DEPTH NOW 14MTRS. (FRENCH NM 85 02 21). BR STD. 1.3.85 POSN 480918N, 042435W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14584242). 20.1.87 FISHING PROHIBITED AREA ESTABLISHED AROUND WK. (FRENCH NM 86 01 40). NC 2643. 28.3.90 TRAWLER/DRIFTER 'CASTELMEUR' IN 480918.5N, 042435.1W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584242). 29.1.93 LEAST DEPTH NOW 16MTRS. (FRENCH NM 92 11 32). 12.8.93 WK, LEAST DEPTH 16MTRS, IN 480918.2N, 042433.8W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. ORIENTATION 320/140DEGS, LENGTH 37MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS, HEIGHT 10.2MTRS ABOVE SEABED. HIGHEST PART STERN GANTRY MAST. LISTING 45DEGS TO STARBOARD. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1992, NO.14584242). BR STD. HH100/351/01 25.4.97 LOCATED IN 480917N, 042434.6W [WGD] USING GPS & E/S. NOT YET DIVED ON. (M ROWLEY, MV MAUREEN CHARTERS, FAX DTD 24.4.97). 6.4.00 SHOWN AS WK 16.3MTRS ON FRENCH 7121 [1999 EDN]. NC 2349. 16.11.06 SHOWN IN 4809.244N, 0424.649W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7121 [2005 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2349. SEP 2012/000235153 21.11.12 NOW WK 17.1MTRS. (FRENCH NM 46/33/12).
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2012

Circumstances of loss

SUNK TO BE USED AS AN ARTIFICIAL REEF FOR CRAYFISH. (LLOYDS VOL.256).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 9.244 N,4 24.649 W
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FAQ

Where is the CASTELMEUR wreck located?

The CASTELMEUR wreck is located at coordinates 48 9.244 N,4 24.649 W.

How deep is the CASTELMEUR and where exactly is it located?

The CASTELMEUR lies at a depth of about 17.1 meters and is located at coordinates 48 9.244 N,4 24.649 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTELMEUR?

The seabed around the CASTELMEUR lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the CASTELMEUR sink?

The CASTELMEUR sank on May 17, 1984.

When was the wreck of the CASTELMEUR discovered?

The wreck of the CASTELMEUR was discovered in 1984.

What country did the CASTELMEUR belong to?

The CASTELMEUR belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CASTELMEUR?

The CASTELMEUR had a tonnage of 268 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTELMEUR?

The CASTELMEUR is classified as a trawler.

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