Castor Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Castor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 28.865 N,0 45.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.481083
  • Longitude: 0.760000
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTOR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1916
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 1999

Surveying Details

H6797/21 8.11.21 H6797/21 8.11.21 WK 5FT SHOWN ON PLA CHART C8468. - NE 1185. 15.6.29 15.6.29 SHOWN AS WK 8FT ON PLA SURVEY E1804. - NC 3683. H01759/41 28.3.44 H01759/41 28.3.44 G CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE N OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 651/44. H01759/41 14.6.50 H01759/41 14.6.50 DISPERSED BELOW LEVEL OF SURROUNDING SEABED. (C IN C NORE, 7.6.50) H01166/40 14.8.50 H01166/40 14.8.50 RULING DEPTH OVER WK 31FT IN 512850N, 004541E. (PLA, 11.8.50) - CHART AS WK 5FMS - NM 1604/50. H910/60 H910/60 SHOWN AS F ON PLA SURVEY 1957. - LC 3683. H1933/61 26.3.62 H1933/61 26.3.62 SHOWN AS WK 3FMS 3FT ON PLA SURVEY [1961]. - NC 1185. H1439/69 23.1.69 H1439/69 23.1.69 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 1FT [LAT] ON PLA SURVEY, 16.1.69. - NE 1185. H3531/74 5.12.79 H3531/74 5.12.79 AREA CLOSE SOUNDED 1.2.79. NOTHING FOUND. GEN DEPTH NOW 5-5.3MTRS. CHART AS FOUL. (PLA WK REPORT MAPLIN 2/79) - R/P. 2.3.99 2.3.99 NOT SHOWN ON PLA 343/8 [JAN-JUN'98]. - AMENDED TO DEAD - BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

23.1.97 NO RECORD IN ANY LOSS BOOKS HELD [23.1.97].

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 28.865 N,0 45.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the CASTOR wreck located?

The CASTOR wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.865 N,0 45.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTOR?

The seabed around the CASTOR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CASTOR sink?

The CASTOR sank on Jan 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CASTOR discovered?

The wreck of the CASTOR was discovered in 1921.

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