Castledore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Castledore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 43.93 N,7 31.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.732167
  • Longitude: -7.518167
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLEDORE
Type liberty ship
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1951
Original Detection Year 1951
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 14.9.72 SANK IN 434400N, 073100W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BROKE IN TWO, BECAME TOTAL LOSS.

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FAQ

Where is the CASTLEDORE wreck located?

The CASTLEDORE wreck is located at coordinates 43 43.93 N,7 31.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTLEDORE?

The seabed around the CASTLEDORE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the CASTLEDORE sink?

The CASTLEDORE sank on Feb 5, 1951.

When was the wreck of the CASTLEDORE discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLEDORE was discovered in 1951.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLEDORE?

The CASTLEDORE had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLEDORE?

The CASTLEDORE is classified as a liberty ship.

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