Castle Dawn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Castle dawn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 31.417 N,3 44.755 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.523617
  • Longitude: -3.745917
Wreck Depth 19.1 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLE DAWN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 29.3
Sonar Width 17.1
Shadow Height 2.6
Orientation 100
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 25, 2010

Surveying Details

H2340/66 27.1.69 H2340/66 27.1.69 DW IN 543254N, 034518W APPROX. (TH, 23.1.69). BR STD. LATER INS AS DW PA. - NM 1751/72. H1947/80 28.4.82 H1947/80 28.4.82 EXAM'D 3.5.81 IN 543131N, 034441W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. POSITION BY DCS3. DCS3 HT 7MTRS. GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED. (HMS FAWN, HI 17). AMEND TO WK 15MTRS. - NM 1148/82. HH090/728/02 16.9.98 HH090/728/02 16.9.98 EXAM'D 24.5.98 IN 543125.0N, 034445.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 19.2, FOUL 19.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.1 IN GEN DEPTH 21.8MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTR. DCS3 HT 2.6MTRS. LENGTH 29.3MTRS, WIDTH 17.1MTRS. LIES 100/280 DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. (NP 1008, HI 728). GENERALLY INTACT, PROBABLY PARTIALLY BURIED. BR STD.

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the CASTLE DAWN wreck located?

The CASTLE DAWN wreck is located at coordinates 54 31.417 N,3 44.755 W.

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

The CASTLE DAWN lies at a depth of about 19.1 meters and is located at coordinates 54 31.417 N,3 44.755 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTLE DAWN?

The seabed around the CASTLE DAWN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the CASTLE DAWN sink?

The CASTLE DAWN sank on Oct 17, 1967.

When was the wreck of the CASTLE DAWN discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLE DAWN was discovered in 1969.

What country did the CASTLE DAWN belong to?

The CASTLE DAWN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLE DAWN?

The CASTLE DAWN had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLE DAWN?

The CASTLE DAWN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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