David Caldwell (Fwd Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
David caldwell (fwd section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 42.021 N,1 17.437 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.700350
  • Longitude: -1.290617
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAVID CALDWELL (FWD SECTION)
Type liberty 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 other
Markers W CARD SPAR BUOY 'DAVID CALDWELL' CLOSE W
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

SEE AFT SECTION, WK RECORD [26833], FOR EARLIER DETAILS. 21.9.83 FORE SECTION OF LARGE MERCHANT SHIP 'DAVID CALDWELL' IN 454205N, 011718W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 7MTRS BY E/S. ST, ALWAYS UNCOVERED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983, NO.14551043). 14.3.90 AMERICAN LIBERTY SHIP IN 454205.5N, 011721.3W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551041). 28.12.01 SHOWN AS ST PD IN 4542.036N, 0117.457W [WGD] 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.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1943 BY N CAROLINA SB CO, WENT AGROUND DURING A STORM & BROKE IN TWO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE FROM HAMPTON ROADS TO PAUILLAC. (DODS & LIBERTY SHIPS).

General Comments

UK NM 3563/18

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FAQ

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

The DAVID CALDWELL (FWD SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 45 42.021 N,1 17.437 W.

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

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

When did the DAVID CALDWELL (FWD SECTION) sink?

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

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

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

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

The DAVID CALDWELL (FWD SECTION) belonged to US.

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

The DAVID CALDWELL (FWD SECTION) was carrying coal.

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

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

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

The DAVID CALDWELL (FWD SECTION) is classified as a liberty ship.

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