Charlwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charlwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 53.425 N,2 8.187 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.890417
  • Longitude: 2.136450
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1207
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2005

Surveying Details

H04403/41 5.10.60 WK CLOSE SW OF 56 BUOY. POSN OF BUOY, WHICH WAS RELAID 18.1.42, 525324N. 020836E (HMS QUORN 19.1.42). - TFNM 205/42. H04403/41 5.10.60 LATER INFORMATION PUTS WK IN 525324N, 020818E. (CAPT MS NORE 18.3.42). H3730/69 3.6.69 NOT FOUND AFTER INTENSIVE SONAR & E/S SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, 1969). 20.11.72 SHOWN IN 525356N, 021048E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS FISHERIES 1954. HH090/616/01 21.11.94 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2020/000100123 27.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH LYNG. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR DOVER. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLWOOD wreck located?

The CHARLWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 52 53.425 N,2 8.187 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLWOOD?

The seabed around the CHARLWOOD lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the CHARLWOOD sink?

The CHARLWOOD sank on Jan 18, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CHARLWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLWOOD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CHARLWOOD belong to?

The CHARLWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHARLWOOD carrying?

The CHARLWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLWOOD?

The CHARLWOOD had a tonnage of 1207 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLWOOD?

The CHARLWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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