Centurion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Centurion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.353 N,6 23.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.555883
  • Longitude: -6.387500
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CENTURION
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5945
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1915
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2014

Surveying Details

22.1.71 22.1.71 POSN 15M S FROM BARREL LTV. (WW1SL). GIVES POSN APPROX 513320N, 062312W. NCA. H4852/75 22.3.77 H4852/75 22.3.77 SEARCHED FOR WITH DCS3 AND SIMRAD SONAR WITHIN 2.5M. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS HERALD, HI 20/76). NCA. 27.6.79 27.6.79 DATA RE-ASSESSED. IN 1915 BARREL LTV WAS IN 520600N, 062400W, THEREFORE WK WOULD PLOT IN 515100N, 062400W [SEE 11775]. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2021/000218077 16.8.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2017. NFA.(RV CELTIC VOYAGER, DTD 7.9.2017). RETAIN DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U 20 IN ST. GEORGES CHANNEL. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 13 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the CENTURION wreck located?

The CENTURION wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.353 N,6 23.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CENTURION?

The seabed around the CENTURION lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the CENTURION sink?

The CENTURION sank on May 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CENTURION discovered?

The wreck of the CENTURION was discovered in 1971.

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 5945 tons.

What type of wreck is the CENTURION?

The CENTURION is classified as a steam ship.

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