Castor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Castor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 27.144 N,7 56.461 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.452400
  • Longitude: 7.941017
Wreck Depth 7.9 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTOR
Type fishing vessel
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1899
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1899
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2021

Surveying Details

30.4.1899 WK 8.4MTRS IN 552700N, 563000E. (DANISH NM 16/1899) - NM 236/1899. SHOWN ON DANISH 245 [1925 EDN]. 23.3.72 SHOWN IN 552715N, 075640E ON GERMAN 82 [1971 EDN]. 11.8.72 SHOWN IN 552725N, 075635E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5506 [1970 EDN]. 1.10.81 WK 8.4MTRS SHOWN IN 552714N, 075634E ON DANISH 94. NC 3768. HH100/351/22 12.10.05 IDENTITY OF WRECK AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF LOSS GIVEN. VESSEL WAS OF WOODEN CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERAL DIVER SEARCHES HAVE FAILED TO LOCATE ANY TRACE. (AEGIR SUB-AQUA CLUB E-MAIL DTD 7.10.05) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING STRUCK BY GERMAN FISHING VESSEL FORLIS WHILE AT ANCHOR WITH A BROKEN ANCHOR LT. (AEGIR SUB-AQUA CLUB)

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FAQ

Where is the CASTOR wreck located?

The CASTOR wreck is located at coordinates 55 27.144 N,7 56.461 E.

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

The CASTOR lies at a depth of about 7.9 meters and is located at coordinates 55 27.144 N,7 56.461 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTOR?

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

When did the CASTOR sink?

The CASTOR sank on Apr 11, 1899.

When was the wreck of the CASTOR discovered?

The wreck of the CASTOR was discovered in 1899.

What country did the CASTOR belong to?

The CASTOR belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the CASTOR?

The CASTOR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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