Dover Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dover castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 45 N,7 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.750000
  • Longitude: 7.750000
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name DOVER CASTLE
Type hospital ship
Flag GB
Length 145.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 8271
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 18.4.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 50M N OF BONA [ANNABA]. (DODS & LLWW1). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY BARCLAY CURLE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNION CASTLE MAIL SS. CO. USED AS AN HOSPITAL SHIP. PASSAGE MALTA FOR GIBRALTAR. WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. SEVEN CREW KILLED. (DODS, LLWW1 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the DOVER CASTLE wreck located?

The DOVER CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 37 45 N,7 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DOVER CASTLE?

The seabed around the DOVER CASTLE lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the DOVER CASTLE sink?

The DOVER CASTLE sank on May 26, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DOVER CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the DOVER CASTLE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DOVER CASTLE belong to?

The DOVER CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DOVER CASTLE?

The DOVER CASTLE had a tonnage of 8271 tons.

What type of wreck is the DOVER CASTLE?

The DOVER CASTLE is classified as a hospital ship.

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