Castor (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castor (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 52.203 N,2 25.66 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.870050
  • Longitude: 2.427667
Wreck Depth 40 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTOR (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 3.7
Orientation 70
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1970
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2013

Surveying Details

SANK IN APPROX POSN 515200N, 022400. (MV CASTILION). H2423/71 4.2.72 H2423/71 4.2.72 WK IN 515318N, 022654E. LEAST DEPTH 44.6MTRS. (NETH HYDROG, 19.1.72). BR STD. H2350/85 4.12.86 H2350/85 4.12.86 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. WK LOCATED AND EXAM'D 9.5.86 IN 515211N, 022548E [OGB] USING HIFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, APPROX. INTACT, LYING 050/230 DEG. (NP 1008, HI 317A). BR STD. 6.9.93 6.9.93 WK 40MTRS SHOWN IN 515216N, 022527E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 3371. NCA. HH090/922/01 6.9.01 HH090/922/01 6.9.01 EXAM'D 14.6.01 IN 5152.203N, 0225.660E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.7 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 10MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO SCOUR. APPEARS INTACT. LIES SE OF SANDWAVE OF SIMILAR HT. (NP 1008, HI 992). DCS3 LENGTH IS 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. RETAIN WK 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY J KOSTER, GRONINGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HANDEL MAATS. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR IPSWICH. CARGO BULK WHEAT. SANK AFTER BEING OVERWHELMED BY HEAVY SEAS. CREW RECOVERED.

General Comments

INTACT, CLOSE SE OF SANDWAVE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 52.203 N,2 25.66 E
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FAQ

Where is the CASTOR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CASTOR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 52.203 N,2 25.66 E.

How deep is the CASTOR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CASTOR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 40 meters and is located at coordinates 51 52.203 N,2 25.66 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTOR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CASTOR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the CASTOR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CASTOR (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 14, 1970.

When was the wreck of the CASTOR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CASTOR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the CASTOR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CASTOR (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the CASTOR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CASTOR (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CASTOR (POSSIBLY)?

The CASTOR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTOR (POSSIBLY)?

The CASTOR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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