Castle Island Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Castle island Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 41.108 N,5 35.802 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.685133
  • Longitude: -5.596700
Wreck Depth 4.5 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLE ISLAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.3 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 2.9
Tonnage 315
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1923
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2019

Surveying Details

5.1.70 WK IN 544106.5N, 053544.5W. COMPLETELY BROKEN UP IN A LEAST DEPTH OF 15FT. (K M M BIALOWAS, DIVER). INS AS OBSTN PA. BR STD. H5292/71 10.8.72 AMEND TO WK 4.5MTRS [15FT]. NC 1753. 1.11.00 DATA REVIEWED. AMEND TO NDW. BR STD. 18.3.04 [EUT] POSN: 5441.108N, 0535.802W. NE 1753. 14.9.11 AMEND WK 4.5MTRS. (OPS STANDARDS). NE 1753. SEP 2019/000054120 18.12.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1581). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1922 BY A HALL & CO LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOHN KELLY, BELFAST. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 68HP, SINGLE SHAFT. STRUCK BRIGS REEF, WAS HOLED AND SANK. CREW OF 9 RESCUED. (SII).

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the CASTLE ISLAND wreck located?

The CASTLE ISLAND wreck is located at coordinates 54 41.108 N,5 35.802 W.

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

The CASTLE ISLAND lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 41.108 N,5 35.802 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTLE ISLAND?

The seabed around the CASTLE ISLAND lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CASTLE ISLAND sink?

The CASTLE ISLAND sank on Nov 9, 1923.

When was the wreck of the CASTLE ISLAND discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLE ISLAND was discovered in 1970.

What country did the CASTLE ISLAND belong to?

The CASTLE ISLAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASTLE ISLAND carrying?

The CASTLE ISLAND was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLE ISLAND?

The CASTLE ISLAND had a tonnage of 315 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLE ISLAND?

The CASTLE ISLAND is classified as a steam ship.

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