Childwall (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Childwall (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 22.118 N,3 15.771 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.368633
- Longitude: 3.262850
|
| Wreck Depth |
2.6 m
|
| Water Depth |
5 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
sailing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
64.9 m |
| Width |
11.3 m |
| Draught |
7 |
| Tonnage |
1334 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
fertiliser: natural and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 2, 1892
|
| Original Detection Year |
1954 |
| Last Detection Year |
2025 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Markers |
N CARD SPAR BUOY, Q, 'WK 14', CLOSE W |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 29, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H3697/52 29.9.54 WK LOCATED IN 512211N, 031543E IN GEN DEPTH 4.5MTRS. (BELGIAN NM 14/81/54) CHART AS DW. NC 325. H3697/52 4.7.55 NOW CHARTED AS WK 2FMS 3FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 325. H3697/52 23.4.71 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.6MTRS [IFM 2FT]. (OSTEND NM 43/71). - NM 602/71. H1545/64 15.10.73 WK MARKED BY G PILLAR BUOY LAID 100YDS ENE. (OSTEND NMS 125, 136/73). - NM 2129/73. H4489/76 7.9.76 POSN OF BUOY NOW CLOSE N. (OSTEND NM 96/76). - NM 2045/76. 8.2.77 BUOY NOW N CARD SPAR. (IALA). NE 325. 16.5.77 SHOWN IN 512209.5N, 031547E ON BELGIAN SURVEY OF 1976 [K7718]. BR STD. HH100/351/01 18.8.89 PRANGENHOF SANK IN 512200N, 031700E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE). LATER PRANGENHOF IDENTIFIED IN 512413N, 031802E [SEE 27438]. 12.2.91 NOW SW 2.6MTRS IN 512210N, 031551E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS, SEP'90 EDN). NCA. HH342/720/03 18.3.02 PRANGENHOF IDENTIFIED AS THE WRECK IN 5124.21N, 0318.03E. (BELGIAN NM 5/67/02). IDENTITY OF WRECKS ON RECORDS 27438 & 27380 TRANSFERRED. NCA. 3.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 5122.118N, 0315.771E.
Circumstances of loss
SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BELGIAN S LINER NOORDLAND WHILE ON PASSAGE IQUIQUE FOR ANTWERP.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 22.118 N,3 15.771 E
Childwall (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Childwall (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.118 N,3 15.771 E.
How deep is the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.118 N,3 15.771 E.
How deep is the seabed around the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.
When did the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) sink?
The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 2, 1892.
When was the wreck of the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.
What country did the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) carrying?
The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.
What was the tonnage of the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY)?
The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1334 tons.
What type of wreck is the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY)?
The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.