Conisbro Castle Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Conisbro castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 57.395 N,3 21.979 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.956583
  • Longitude: -3.366317
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CONISBRO CASTLE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1958
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6873/58 14.8.58 SANK 6M NE BY N FROM MORECAMBE BAY LTV, WNW OF BARROW GAS BUOY, IN 11FMS. (LLOYDS). NCA YET. H6873/58 13.10.58 POSN 535723N, 032154W, OR 5M NE BY E (056 DEG) FROM MORECAMBE BAY LTV. AREA FROM 1-1.25M RADIUS FROM REPD POSN HAS BEEN SWEPT BY TWO MOTOR BOATS & E/S SEARCH BY THV ARGUS. WRECK NOT LOCATED. SEABED IN VICINITY IS LEVEL WITH GEN DEPTH 10-11FMS AT LWST. (TH, 23.9.58). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 1.9.72 AMEND TO USC 5FMS. NE 1826. 31.10.75 AMEND TO USC PA 9MTRS. NC 1961. HH3944/88/2 8.4.91 NOT FOUND USING SONAR AND E/S. SEVERAL STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALIES IN AREA INDICATE THAT WK MAY HAVE SETTLED COMPLETELY UNDER SOFT SAND AND MUD SEABED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466). DELETED. - NM 1117/91. HH3944/88/2 18.6.91 POSN TO BE SHOWN AS FOUL. (DECISION AT 'WORK'). BR STD. HH100/351/06 19.3.93 THIS WK REPD BY LOCAL FISHERMAN TO BE IN 540310N, 032241W. (K HURLEY, 18.2.93). NCA. RSDRA2024000246622 3.10.24 NOTHING SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, H1 1792). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 3, 2024

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG A LEAK IN ENGINE ROOM. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW. AN ATTEMPT TO TOW VESSEL TO HARBOUR WAS MADE BUT THIS WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND SHE SANK BY THE STERN. FOREMAST UNSHIPPED.

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FAQ

Where is the CONISBRO CASTLE wreck located?

The CONISBRO CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 57.395 N,3 21.979 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CONISBRO CASTLE?

The seabed around the CONISBRO CASTLE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CONISBRO CASTLE sink?

The CONISBRO CASTLE sank on Aug 13, 1958.

When was the wreck of the CONISBRO CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the CONISBRO CASTLE was discovered in 1958.

What country did the CONISBRO CASTLE belong to?

The CONISBRO CASTLE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CONISBRO CASTLE?

The CONISBRO CASTLE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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