Castleford (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castleford (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 25.537 N,0 22.956 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.425617
  • Longitude: -0.382600
Wreck Depth 41.21 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 66.85
Sonar Width 21.79
Shadow Height 7.62
Orientation 154
Tonnage 1741
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details 22.3.18 POSN 542530N, 002330W. (AP REPORT, VAEC M07896). H1547/18 19.3.18 OTHER POSNS REPORTED: 3M EAST HALF SOUTH (MAG) OF S CHEEK ROBIN HOOD BAY (M 14025); 2M EAST X NORTH FROM S CHEEK, ROBIN HOOD BAY. H3752/26 11.6.26 INS NDW (1918) (PD) IN 542530N, 002330W ON 1191. 21.6.72 AMEND TO NDW (PD). NC 129. 28.8.73 AMEND TO USCPD 28MTRS. NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETED. H1310/86/34 19.12.86 WK LOCATED IN 542537N, 002300W. LIES UPSIDE DOWN - STERN TWISTED AND COLLAPSED TO PORT. GUN ON STERN. HOLED STBD SIDE. LEAST DEPTH 48 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS (MHWS). (G. WADSWORTH, 13.11.86). TIDAL REDUCTION 6MTRS. INS AS WK 42MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 22.2.93 WK LOCATED IN 542532N, 002251.5E USING GPS. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 26.7.97 IN 542532.9N, 002257.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. NOT INVESTIGATED BY DCS3 DUE TO FISHING EQUIPMENT IN AREA. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. LIES 159/339 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 EXAM'D 14.12.16 IN 5425.537N, 0022.956W [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 41.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS, LENGTH 66.8MTRS, WIDTH 21.7MTRS, HEIGHT 7.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 154/334 DEGS. WRECK LIES WITH ITS STARBOARD BILGE KEEL UPPERMOST BUT SUBSTANTIAL PARTS OF ITS LENGTH HAVE COLLAPSED. DEBRIS INCLUDING MAST CAN BE SEEN ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE WRECK. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 41MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Last Amended Date May 25, 2017

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 40. SANK IN 3 MINUTES. WAS ON PASSAGE HULL TO LEITH.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 25.537 N,0 22.956 W
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FAQ

Where is the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 25.537 N,0 22.956 W.

How deep is the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 41.21 meters and is located at coordinates 54 25.537 N,0 22.956 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) sink?

The CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY)?

The CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1741 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY)?

The CASTLEFORD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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