Castle Eden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Castle eden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.279 N,7 3.335 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.321317
  • Longitude: -7.055583
Wreck Depth 27.5 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLE EDEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 83.4
Sonar Width 26
Orientation 95
Tonnage 1949
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0033.0,,000.8,120
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1470/18 26.3.18 H1470/18 26.3.18 POSN 551930N, 070330W. (NO BUNCRANA, TELEGRAM). 5.4.18 5.4.18 SANK 4M SSE OF INISHTRAHULL LT HO. (BOT; OWNERS). H6391/19 9.3.20 H6391/19 9.3.20 NOW CHARTED AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 551930N, 070330W. 9.2.25 9.2.25 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (HYDRO). NC 1825A. H4784/59 11.11.59 H4784/59 11.11.59 COULD NOT BE FOUND BY A/S OROPESA SWEEP. UNSUCCESSFUL SEARCH USING E/S ABANDONED. CONSIDERED NO LONGER A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. COULD BE NDW LOCATED IN 552215N, 071155W. (HMS VIDAL, JULY 1959). - NM 2693/59. H2265/73 13.6.73 H2265/73 13.6.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 15MTRS [8FMS]. NC 2811 & NM 1908/73. HH100/351/04 8.2.91 HH100/351/04 8.2.91 LOCATED IN 552339.5N, 070411W. LIES VERY BROKEN ON FLAT SANDY SEABED. ONLY A FEW GIRDERS AND PLATES REMAIN UPRIGHT. OTHERWISE GENERAL DEBRIS FLUSH WITH SEABED. DIFFICULT TO LOCATE WITH E/S. IN STRONG TIDAL AREA. LOCALS CLAIM TO REMEMBER HER MASTS SHOWING AT ALL STATES OF TIDE AND THAT SHE WAS DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES. (P MCGUNNESS, 4.1.91). [22.1.93 THIS NOW THOUGHT TO REFER TO ARGO DELOS - SEE 006000228]. BR STD. HH100/351/06 11.12.92 HH100/351/06 11.12.92 CASTLE EDEN STATED TO LIE, SOMEWHAT FLATTENED, IN 551930N, 070330W. (DR N SOTHY, 24.11.92). NCA YET. HH100/351/06 22.1.93 HH100/351/06 22.1.93 LOCATED IN 551928N, 070327W [?OSI]. LEAST DEPTH 17 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS BY DIVER. (DR N SOTHY, 12.1.93). AMEND TO WK PA 17MTRS. - NM 433/93. 2.2.00 2.2.00 LIES IN 3 SECTIONS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. UPTURNED STERN SECTION RISES 7MTRS FROM THE SEABED. (DIVER MAGAZINE FEB 2000). 14.2.08 14.2.08 LIES IN 5519.361N, 0703.382W [WGD]. COLLAPSED. ACROSS THE TIDE WITH BOWS OFFSHORE. (DIVER MAGAZINE, APRIL 2008). NCA. HH091/241/01 17.10.08 HH091/241/01 & SEP 2008/000086143 17.10.08 EXAM'D 17.4.08 IN 5519.2797N, 0703.3353W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.0 IN GEN DEPTH 29.9MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP EXTENDS 33MTRS TOWARDS 120 DEGS. IN THREE PIECES WITH OVERALL LENGTH 83.4MTRS, WIDTH 114MTRS, HT 26.0MTRS (SIC). LIES 095/265 DEGS. THREE PORTIONS HAVE: LENGTH 15.3MTRS, LEAST DEPTH 26.0MTRS; LENGTH 30.7MTRS, LEAST DEPTH 27.1MTRS & LENGTH 12.9MTRS, LEAST DEPTH 28.3MTRS. (MARINE INSTITUTE OF IRELAND, JOINT IRISH BATHY SURVEY PROJECT). AMEND WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 27.58MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 27.5MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 BY IRVINE'S SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 175 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RICHARDSON, WESTGARTH CO LTD, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE GREENOCK FOR LOUGH SWILLY. TORPEDOED BY U 110. ON EMAN LOST. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

LIES IN 3 SECTIONS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 19.279 N,7 3.335 W
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FAQ

Where is the CASTLE EDEN wreck located?

The CASTLE EDEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.279 N,7 3.335 W.

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

The CASTLE EDEN lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 55 19.279 N,7 3.335 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTLE EDEN?

The seabed around the CASTLE EDEN lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the CASTLE EDEN sink?

The CASTLE EDEN sank on Mar 4, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CASTLE EDEN discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLE EDEN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CASTLE EDEN belong to?

The CASTLE EDEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASTLE EDEN carrying?

The CASTLE EDEN was carrying timber,coal.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLE EDEN?

The CASTLE EDEN had a tonnage of 1949 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLE EDEN?

The CASTLE EDEN is classified as a steam ship.

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