Centurion (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Centurion (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.033 N,6 25.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.833883
  • Longitude: -6.419450
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CENTURION (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 29.6
Sonar Width 4.7
Shadow Height 2.1
Orientation 90
Tonnage 5945
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1915
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2023

Surveying Details

SANK 15M S OF BARRELS LTV. (WW1SL). H0109/45 H0109/45 POSN 515100N, 062400W. (WESTERN APPS LIST WAGO 524). 21.11.72 21.11.72 INS AS WK USC PA 12FMS. NE 1410. 5.12.77 5.12.77 AMEND TO NDW PA. NC 2049. H4852/75 27.6.79 H4852/75 27.6.79 LOCATED 18.10.78 IN 515005N, 062506W USING DCS3 ONLY. ESTIMATED SONAR HT 4MTRS. GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS BEAGLE HI 51/78). CHART AS USC 55MTRS. AMEND TO USC 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4467/81 26.10.82 H4467/81 26.10.82 SMALL WK EXAM'D 31.5.82 IN 515002N, 062510W USING CELTIC SEA HIFIX [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 2.7MTRS, LENGTH 33MTRS, BEAM 7MTRS. LYING 104/284 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 70B). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2023000176003 24.08.23 EXAM�D 23.06.23 IN 5150.0564N, 0625.2263W [WDG]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 64.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 66.7MTRS. LENGTH 29.6 MTRS, WIDTH 4.7MTRS, HEIGHT 2.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 090/270 DEGS. MAIN STRUCTURE OF WRECK APPEARS ALMOST INTACT WITH A SLIGHT SCOUR MARK AROUND THE WRECK. (RV MALLET, H525). RETAIN NDW 60MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

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

General Comments

INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 50.033 N,6 25.167 W
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FAQ

Where is the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.033 N,6 25.167 W.

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

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 51 50.033 N,6 25.167 W.

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

The seabed around the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) sank on May 6, 1915.

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

The wreck of the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CENTURION (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CENTURION (POSSIBLY)?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5945 tons.

What type of wreck is the CENTURION (POSSIBLY)?

The CENTURION (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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