Charlotte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charlotte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 38.658 N,1 7.948 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.644300
  • Longitude: -1.132467
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLOTTE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 49.5 m
Width 9.6 m
Draught 5.4
Tonnage 642
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1916
Original Detection Year 1931
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2010

Surveying Details

H2669/31 21.4.31 INS AS ST IN 545839N, 010751W. BA 2567. H2669/31 16.8.60 VESSEL BROKE UP SHORTLY AFTER BEING WRECKED AND MOST OF WREKAGE SALVED. EXAMINED AT LOW WATER 10.7.29. FOUND MAJORITY CONSISTED OF BOTTOM TIMBERS, IRON COAMINGS, IRON WINCH PIPES, CHAIN WIRE ROPES AND TWO TIMBERS STANDING UP ABOUT 3FT ABOVE LOW WATER. COVERS AN AREA ABOUT 300FT BY 200FT. LIES SPREAD ABOUT IN THE SLOPE OF THE MOLE LYING ON THE SLAG MOLE 0.26MILES 128DEGS FROM SOUTH GARE LIGHT. (TEES CONSERVANCY, 20.12.29). 30.12.71 AMEND ST DRIES 0.9MTR. NC 2566. H2433/71 29.11.77 WK NOT VISIBLE ON RN AERIAL PHOTOS (HMS HERALD 14/77 9.77). TIDE 1.1MTRS ABOVE LAT. DELETE. BR STD. SEP 2018/000017129 18.7.18 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2017-2018. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CHARLOTTE PADBURY. BUILT IN 1874 BY H S TRETHOWEN, FALMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S CHARLOTTE. PASSAGE ARENDAL FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. (SIBI). STANDED.

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLOTTE wreck located?

The CHARLOTTE wreck is located at coordinates 54 38.658 N,1 7.948 W.

When did the CHARLOTTE sink?

The CHARLOTTE sank on Feb 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CHARLOTTE discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLOTTE was discovered in 1931.

What country did the CHARLOTTE belong to?

The CHARLOTTE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHARLOTTE carrying?

The CHARLOTTE was carrying timber,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLOTTE?

The CHARLOTTE had a tonnage of 642 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLOTTE?

The CHARLOTTE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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