Castro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 54.442 N,4 0.086 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.907367
  • Longitude: -4.001433
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTRO
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1994
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2021

Surveying Details

H1690/19 16.7.19 WK IN 485430N, 040000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H1291/28 [NO DATE] AMEND TO NDW (1917). BR STD. H1128/63 12.3.63 INS AS NDW. NC 2644. 23.6.76 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 485430N, 035954 [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. NCA. 26.8.77 SS 'CASTRO' LOCATED IN 485430N, 040000W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 81MTRS BY V/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 2.9.77 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 6680 [1977 EDN]. 20.11.78 SHOWN AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2644. 11.4.80 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 970. NE 2644. 20.10.87 SHOWN AS WK USC 61MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14584006. HH351/353/01 16.5.89 SHOWN AS WK USC 61MTRS IN 485430N, 040000W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7151 [1988 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. BR STD. 26.2.09 SHOWN IN 4854.442N, 0400.086W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1897 BY R NAPIER & SONS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY P D CORUISSIANO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS). PASSAGE WEYMOUTH FOR BARROW. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CASTRO wreck located?

The CASTRO wreck is located at coordinates 48 54.442 N,4 0.086 W.

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

The CASTRO lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 48 54.442 N,4 0.086 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTRO?

The seabed around the CASTRO lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the CASTRO sink?

The CASTRO sank on Oct 14, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CASTRO discovered?

The wreck of the CASTRO was discovered in 1919.

What country did the CASTRO belong to?

The CASTRO belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the CASTRO?

The CASTRO had a tonnage of 1994 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTRO?

The CASTRO is classified as a steam ship.

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