Charles M Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Charles m Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.81 N,0 18.657 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.713500
  • Longitude: 0.310950
Wreck Depth 24.27 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLES M
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 8.4 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 6.5
Orientation 50
Tonnage 403
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 31, 1949
Bottom Texture 4,1,6,7,17
Scour Dimensions 005,,001,320
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2015

Surveying Details

H4959/73 7.5.75 EXAM'D 20.10.74 IN 504244N, 001848E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 200FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 23MTRS [12FMS 3FT]. NE 536 & NE 2451. H2979/74 25.11.76 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER. FIXED BY DECCA. WK LIES E/W WITH BOWS TO THE WEST. BOW & STERN ABOUT 18FT HIGH, WITH MIDSHIPS ABOUT 10FT HIGH. WK ABOUT 150FT LONG. IDENTIFIED AS 'CHARLES M' BY THE SHIP'S BELL. (E GILES, SUBSERVS, 13.11.76). HH100/351/05 8.5.92 LOCATED IN 504244.5N, 001847E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, 13.4.92). SEP 2015/000083465 25.11.15 EXAM'D 07.01.15, WK SHOWN IN 5042.810N, 0018.657E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.27MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30.8MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 6.5MTRS. SCOUR LENGTH 5MTRS, DEPTH 1MTR TOWARDS 320. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 IN BURNTISLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY METCALF MOTOR COASTERS LTD. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LITTLEHAMPTON. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW FOLLOWING COLLISION. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS W

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLES M wreck located?

The CHARLES M wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.81 N,0 18.657 E.

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

The CHARLES M lies at a depth of about 24.27 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.81 N,0 18.657 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLES M?

The seabed around the CHARLES M lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the CHARLES M sink?

The CHARLES M sank on Mar 31, 1949.

When was the wreck of the CHARLES M discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLES M was discovered in 1974.

What country did the CHARLES M belong to?

The CHARLES M belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHARLES M carrying?

The CHARLES M was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLES M?

The CHARLES M had a tonnage of 403 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLES M?

The CHARLES M is classified as a motor vessel.

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