Charleston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charleston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 35.02 N,6 29.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.583667
  • Longitude: -6.484167
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLESTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1866
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2014

Surveying Details

H351/20 POSN 513500N, 062900W PA. 30MILES W OF THE SMALLS. CHART AS WK [OBSOLETE SYMBOL]. BA 2049 28.6.23 AMEND OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL TO NDW. BA 2049. H4852/75 22.3.77 SEARCHED FOR WITH DCS3 AND SIMRAD SONAR WITHIN 2.5NM. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS HERALD, HI 20/76). DELETE. BR STD. H1933/79 14.4.81 NOT FOUND IN THIS POSN DURING BASIC DCS3 SEARCH AND ON RESTRICTED CLOSE SEARCH. (HMS FOX HI 51A/79) AMENDED TO DEAD. SEE POSN 513653N, 062752W [11815]. 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

SUNK BY SUBMARINE (WWSL)

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLESTON wreck located?

The CHARLESTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.02 N,6 29.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLESTON?

The seabed around the CHARLESTON lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the CHARLESTON sink?

The CHARLESTON sank on Dec 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CHARLESTON discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLESTON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CHARLESTON belong to?

The CHARLESTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLESTON?

The CHARLESTON had a tonnage of 1866 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLESTON?

The CHARLESTON is classified as a steam ship.

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