Dittisham Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Dittisham castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.535 N,0 2.094 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.758917
  • Longitude: -0.034900
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DITTISHAM CASTLE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 19, 1953
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Surveying Details

H3221/53 30.6.53 FISHING VESSEL SUNK WHILST ON TOW 2 MILES OFF PORTABELLO ON 18.5.53. VESSEL HAD A 20FT MAST. (STATION OFFICER, NEWHAVEN). CHART AS NDW PA IN 504530N, 000200W. BR STD. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 9.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. 17.8.77 NOW CHARTED AS DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2450. H1965/76 3.12.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. 13.2.17 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY 2015, HI 1478). NFA.

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FAQ

Where is the DITTISHAM CASTLE wreck located?

The DITTISHAM CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.535 N,0 2.094 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DITTISHAM CASTLE?

The seabed around the DITTISHAM CASTLE lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the DITTISHAM CASTLE sink?

The DITTISHAM CASTLE sank on May 19, 1953.

When was the wreck of the DITTISHAM CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the DITTISHAM CASTLE was discovered in 1953.

What country did the DITTISHAM CASTLE belong to?

The DITTISHAM CASTLE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the DITTISHAM CASTLE?

The DITTISHAM CASTLE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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