David Caldwell (Aft Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
David caldwell (aft section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 42.121 N,1 17.371 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.702017
  • Longitude: -1.289517
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 128.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1946
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers W CARD SPAR BUOY 'DAVID CALDWELL' CLOSE W
Surveying Details H7070/46 21.11.46 ST IN 454208N, 011733W. (PARIS NM 3162/46). - NM 3768/46. H1941/50 20.3.50 WK IS DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (PARIS NM 06 026 50). BR STD. H7203/51 13.12.51 SHOWN AS DW MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE W ON FRENCH CHART. NE 2910. H3272/53 18.1.54 SHOWN AS DW MARKED BY G SPAR BUOY, W TOPMARK, ON FRENCH 164. NC 2664. H4655/59 21.11.61 BUOY COLOUR CHANGED TO B & W. (PARIS NM 61 40 18). BR STD. 2.12.65 SHOWN AS DW IN 454212N, 011715W & DW 454203N, 011718W, MARKED BY BW CONL BUOY, W TOPMARK ON FRENCH 6336. NC 2910. 31.1.77 SHOWN AS DW IN 454210N, 011720W ON FRENCH 6335 [1976 EDN]. 30.8.79 SHOWN AS 2 ST ON FRENCH 6788. NE 2910. 28.3.80 SHOWN AS 2 ST ON FRENCH 6335 [1980 EDN]. 20.9.83 STRANDED WKS SHOWN IN 454210N, 011716W & 454205N, 011718W, MARKED BY W CARD SPAR BUOY 'DAVID CALDWELL' CLOSE W ON FRENCH 6336 [1983 EDN]. NC 2910. 21.9.83 AFT SECTION OF LARGE MERCHANT SHIP 'DAVID CALDWELL' IN 454211.5N, 011717.7W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 6MTRS. STRANDED WK COVERS & UNCOVERS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14551041). SEE WK RECORD [26834] FOR FORE SECTION. 14.3.90 AMERICAN LIBERTY SHIP IN 454211.3N, 011717.6W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551041). NC 20. 28.12.01 SHOWN AS ST PD IN 4542.132N, 0117.395W [WGD], WITH BUOY, ON FRENCH 7405 [2001 EDN, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. HH353/540/04 11.1.01 NOW ST, LEGEND PD REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 01 50 28) BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1943 BY N CAROLINA SB CO. A LIBERTY SHIP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. PASSAGE HAMPTON ROADS FOR PAUILLAC. WENT AGROUND DURING A STORM & BROKE IN TWO. (DODS & LIBERTY SHIPS).

General Comments

UK NM 3563/18

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 45 42.121 N,1 17.371 W
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FAQ

Where is the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) wreck located?

The DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 45 42.121 N,1 17.371 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION)?

The seabed around the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) sink?

The DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) sank on Sep 4, 1946.

When was the wreck of the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) belong to?

The DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) belonged to US.

What cargo was the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) carrying?

The DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION)?

The DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION)?

The DAVID CALDWELL (AFT SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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