Charleston (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Charleston (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.934 N,6 27.975 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.615567
  • Longitude: -6.466250
Wreck Depth 69.5 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY)
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Sonar Length 84.6
Sonar Width 18.8
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1866
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1917
Scour Dimensions 093.0,,007.46,030.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2021

Surveying Details

H1933/79 14.4.81 EXAM'D 11.6.80 IN 513653N, 062752W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64 IN GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 9MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS. LYING 030/210 DEGS WITH HIGHEST POINT AT NE END. (HMS FOX, HI 51A/79). BR STD. SEP 2021/000218077 17.8.21 EXAM'D 19.9.2017 IN 5136.934N, 0627.974W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 74.3MTRS. LENGTH 84.6MTRS, WIDTH 18.8MTRS, HEIGHT 4.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 30/210DEGS. SCOUR DEPTH 74.6MTRS, SCOUR LENGTH 93MTRS. TOWARD 030DEGS. STRONG SONAR SIGNAL, STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WRECK IS BROKEN IN TWO AMIDSHIPS.SCOUR VERY SHALLOW AROUND ENTIRE HULL. (IRISH GOVERMENT SURVEY,RV CELTIC VOYAGER, H525).AMEND NDW DEPTH 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT, BROKEN IN 2 AMIDSHIPS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.934 N,6 27.975 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.934 N,6 27.975 W.

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

The CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.934 N,6 27.975 W.

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

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

When did the CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 12, 1917.

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

The wreck of the CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY)?

The CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1866 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY)?

The CHARLESTON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a collier.

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