Charlwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Charlwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.461 N,4 22.164 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.191017
  • Longitude: -4.369400
Wreck Depth 53.69 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLWOOD
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 60.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 6
Sonar Length 45.8
Sonar Width 14.7
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 302
Tonnage 867
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1891
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2020

Surveying Details

H1946/80 24.8.81 SMALL INTACT WK, 43MTRS LONG, EXAM'D 2.4.81 IN 501122N, 042205W [OGB] USING HIFIX 6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53 IN GEN DEPTH 58MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LYING 150/330DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 16). CHART AS WK 52MTRS. R/P. 18.9.87 WK IN 501133N, 042206W. DIVED ON RECENTLY, IT IS A STEEL SAILING VESSEL, CARGO IS GLASS PRODUCTS. (J BERNARD, TELECON). NCA. 2.6.97 DIVED AND FOUND TO BE AS DESCRIBED. ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 1890. BREAKING UP. CARGO OF ALL GLASS, INCLUDING SOME COLOURED. HIGHEST POINT IS AT THE BOWS, SOME 3MTRS HIGH. (TELECON, M TOMS). NCA. HH100/351/22 7.7.05 THIS IS THE CHARLWOOD. HAS BEEN IDENTFIED BY THE BELL. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. SEP 2020/000287353 25.11.20 WRECK EXAMINED 25.4.20 IN POSITION 5011.461N, 0422.164W [WGD], LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.69 MTRS IN GENERAL DEPTH 58 MTRS, LENGTH 46 MTRS, WIDTH 15 MTRS, HEIGHT 4.6 MTRS, ORIENTATION 302 DEGS. (HI1678, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY LTD). AMEND NDW 53 MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1877 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T H JACKSON, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR VALPARAISO. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS BOSTON OF LONDON. (SIBI).

General Comments

STEEL HULL,

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLWOOD wreck located?

The CHARLWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.461 N,4 22.164 W.

How deep is the CHARLWOOD and where exactly is it located?

The CHARLWOOD lies at a depth of about 53.69 meters and is located at coordinates 50 11.461 N,4 22.164 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLWOOD?

The seabed around the CHARLWOOD lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the CHARLWOOD sink?

The CHARLWOOD sank on Oct 26, 1891.

When was the wreck of the CHARLWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLWOOD was discovered in 1981.

What country did the CHARLWOOD belong to?

The CHARLWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHARLWOOD carrying?

The CHARLWOOD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLWOOD?

The CHARLWOOD had a tonnage of 867 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLWOOD?

The CHARLWOOD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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