Charles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Charles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 29.941 N,2 45.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.499017
  • Longitude: -2.751317
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLES
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 78
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 10, 2013

Surveying Details

6.5.18 6.5.18 WEST OF GUERNSEY. NO POSN GIVEN. (BOT M 22769). POSN DOUBTFUL 493000N,024500W. (BMVS). 13.2.80 13.2.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 878 [DEC 1979]. CHART AS USCPD 47MTRS AS TONNAGE KNOWN. 29.9.88 29.9.88 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. CHART AS USCPA 47MTRS. BR STD. 23.11.94 23.11.94 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 4929.941N, 0245.079W.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GRANVILLE FOR SWANSEA. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE. MASTER AND TWO CREW TAKEN PRISONER.

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLES wreck located?

The CHARLES wreck is located at coordinates 49 29.941 N,2 45.079 W.

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

The CHARLES lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 49 29.941 N,2 45.079 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLES?

The seabed around the CHARLES lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the CHARLES sink?

The CHARLES sank on Dec 18, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CHARLES discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLES was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CHARLES belong to?

The CHARLES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHARLES carrying?

The CHARLES was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLES?

The CHARLES had a tonnage of 78 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLES?

The CHARLES is classified as a sailing vessel.

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