Centurion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Centurion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.862 N,2 23.847 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.164367
  • Longitude: -2.397450
Wreck Depth 54 m
Water Depth 59 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CENTURION
Flag GB
Length 25.9 m
Width 6.1 m
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 60
Tonnage 146
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 1999

Surveying Details

H4078/76 11.11.76 REPORTED SUNK IN 501000N, 022400W. POSN ACCURACY CONSIDERED NO BETTER THAN +/- 3 CABLES. (QHM PORTLAND, 3.8.76 AND 7.9.76). INS AS USCPA 29FMS. - NM 2371/76. 7.12.76 AMEND TO USCPA 54MTRS. NC 2454. H4078/76 3.1.77 WK, LEAST DEPTH 29FMS, IN REPORTED POSN. (SUBNAVLANT 132/76). 18.1.80 NOT SHOWN ON FR 878 [DEC 79]. NCA. HH090/533/01 27.5.93 EXAM'D 21.2.93 IN 500951.7N, 022350.8W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.2 IN GEN DEPTH 59MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS, INTACT AND POSSIBLY ON ITS SIDE. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 54MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/14 7.9.99 DIVED DURING 1999. VESSEL LIES UPSIDE DOWN AND INTACT WITH VERY LITTLE SIGN OF DAMAGE. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. H090/961/01 18.12.03 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-SP WATER LIGHTER VWL3. USED FOR FOST GUNNERY TRAINING. PRESUMABLY SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

General Comments

INTACT, INVERTED, LITTLE SIGN OF DAMAGE

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FAQ

Where is the CENTURION wreck located?

The CENTURION wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.862 N,2 23.847 W.

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

The CENTURION lies at a depth of about 54 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.862 N,2 23.847 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CENTURION?

The seabed around the CENTURION lies at approximately 59 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CENTURION discovered?

The wreck of the CENTURION was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CENTURION belong to?

The CENTURION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CENTURION?

The CENTURION had a tonnage of 146 tons.

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