Charles D Mciver Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
Charles d mciver Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 22.484 N,3 4.789 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.374733
- Longitude: 3.079817
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CHARLES D MCIVER |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
US |
| Length |
134.4 m |
| Width |
17.4 m |
| Draught |
8.2 |
| Tonnage |
7176 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Mar 22, 1945
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 29, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H01819/45 3.5.45 ST IN 512228N, 030441E PA, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1258/45. H02608/45 29.5.45 NOW CHARTED IN 512228N, 030448E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H5371/46 21.11.46 AMENDED TO DW (MAST). (NETH NMS 632 & 649/46). - NM 3231/46. H5371/46 17.3.48 NOW SHOWN AS ST IN 512233N, 030445E. (OSTEND NAV WARNINGS DTD 17 & 26.1.48, & 28.2.48). - NM 579/48. 4.8.49 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 325. 8.8.52 WK BEING DISPERSED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA H3697/52 11.9.53 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) WITH BUOY ON NETH 203. NE 325. H3697/52 10.10.53 AMENDED TO WK 4FMS 5FT [9MTRS] WITH G BUOY. (HMS SHACKLETON). - NM 2342/53. H3697/52 14.5.54 DELETE BUOY. (OSTEND NM 8/51). - NM 1115/54. H3697/52 31.7.70 NOW WK SW 9MTRS [4FMS 5FT]. (OSTEND NM 132/71). NE 1872. H3199/74 17.6.74 AMENDED TO FOUL, SHOWN AS NDW ON BELGIAN 7 SHEET 12. BR STD. H3199/74 11.12.74 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIAN 1 [1974 EDN]. H1545/64 27.10.76 AMENDED TO FOUL IN 512233N, 030453E. (OSTEND NM 78/76). - NM 1935/76. 18.7.86 SHOWN AS NDW ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474]. BR STD. 11.2.91 NAME GIVEN AS 'MAC. D. IVER', NDW IN 512232.5N, 030452.5E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90, EDN NO.1331). 22.6.93 NOW SHOWN AS FOUL IN 512233N, 030451E [EUR] ON BELGIUM 101 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 31.5.07 SHOWN IN 5122.484N, 0304.782E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1943 BY THE N CAROLINA SHIPBUILDING COMPANY. A LIBERY SHIP. PASSAGE ANTWERP TO SOUTHEND & NEW YORK. SUNK BY MINE OR TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE OFF OSTEND. (LIBERTY SHIPS, LL WW2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 22.484 N,3 4.789 E
Charles D Mciver on Wreck Map
Charles D Mciver Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CHARLES D MCIVER wreck located?
The CHARLES D MCIVER wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.484 N,3 4.789 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CHARLES D MCIVER?
The seabed around the CHARLES D MCIVER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the CHARLES D MCIVER sink?
The CHARLES D MCIVER sank on Mar 22, 1945.
When was the wreck of the CHARLES D MCIVER discovered?
The wreck of the CHARLES D MCIVER was discovered in 1945.
What country did the CHARLES D MCIVER belong to?
The CHARLES D MCIVER belonged to US.
What cargo was the CHARLES D MCIVER carrying?
The CHARLES D MCIVER was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the CHARLES D MCIVER?
The CHARLES D MCIVER had a tonnage of 7176 tons.
What type of wreck is the CHARLES D MCIVER?
The CHARLES D MCIVER is classified as a steam ship.