Castor 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Castor 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 35.766 N,4 50.114 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.596100
  • Longitude: -4.835233
Wreck Depth 5.4 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTOR 1
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 44.8 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 5.9
Sonar Length 29.8
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 0.7
Orientation 140
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1980
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4557/79 30.12.80 H4557/79 30.12.80 OBSTRUCTING ENTRANCE TO PORT ISAAC HARBOUR. 5-7000 LITRES LIGHT FUEL OIL IN BUNKERS. CG AT PORT ISAAC STATES JUST VISIBLE IN GROUND SEA. NOT CONSIDERED A HAZARD TO VESSELS ABLE TO USE PORT ISAAC. POSN 503542N, 045000W [OGB]. (LL, 27, 28.11.80). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H4557/79 11.6.81 H4557/79 11.6.81 WK NOW BROKEN IN TWO. NO PROPOSALS TO SALVAGE. (LL, 4.6.81). NCA. 29.11.85 29.11.85 SHOWN AS DW ON NC 1168. 26.7.06 26.7.06 [EUT] POSN: 5035.733N, 0450.065W. BA 1168 [3RD EDN, JULY '02]. 24.8.11 24.8.11 LOCATED 18.10.09 IN 5035.766N, 0450.114W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.45 IN GEN DEPTH 6.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 29.8MTRS, WIDTH 9.0MTRS, HT 0.65MTR. LIES 140/320 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?INVERTED. AMEND WK 5.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2011

Circumstances of loss

EX-NEUGRABEN II '75, EX-HEUGRABEN '79, EX-TOR IRELAND '77, EX-SANTA ELENA '74, EX-STELLA NOVA '64, EX-NORDPOL '60. BUILT IN 1956 BY SCHIFFSWERT C LUEHRING, KIRCHHAMMELWARDEN, BRAKE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BALTIC SEALINE, S A. OIL ENGINE OF 720 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDONDERRY FOR PAR. CAPSIZED WHILST UNDER TOW AND SANK FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE IN NORTHERLY GALE. ALL 12 CREW RESCUED BY SEA KING HELICOPTER. (MSD & SIBI).

General Comments

?INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the CASTOR 1 wreck located?

The CASTOR 1 wreck is located at coordinates 50 35.766 N,4 50.114 W.

How deep is the CASTOR 1 and where exactly is it located?

The CASTOR 1 lies at a depth of about 5.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 35.766 N,4 50.114 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTOR 1?

The seabed around the CASTOR 1 lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CASTOR 1 sink?

The CASTOR 1 sank on Nov 26, 1980.

When was the wreck of the CASTOR 1 discovered?

The wreck of the CASTOR 1 was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CASTOR 1 belong to?

The CASTOR 1 belonged to PA.

What cargo was the CASTOR 1 carrying?

The CASTOR 1 was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CASTOR 1?

The CASTOR 1 had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTOR 1?

The CASTOR 1 is classified as a carrier.

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