Drummond Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Drummond castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 25.045 N,5 3.391 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.417417
  • Longitude: -5.056517
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRUMMOND CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 111.3 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 3706
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1896
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H8520/24 [NO DATE] SANK IN 482253N, 050402W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. [NO DATE] WRECK LOCATED IN 482400N, 050336W APPROX, GEN DEPTH 29FMS, SOUTH OF USHANT. [NOT CONFIRMED]. (TELECOM, LLOYDS). 23.10.75 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 482506N, 050324W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5316. BR STD. 21.6.76 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 482506N, 050330W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6031 [1975 EDN]. 12.1.78 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 482506N, 050318W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6680. 14.4.78 NDW PA IN 482506N, 050318W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS). BR STD. 6.4.82 SHOWN AS NDW ON NE 2644. 16.10.84 NDW PA IN 482506N, 050318W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14585048). NC 2694. 14.7.86 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 35MTRS ON FRENCH 6989, NDW PD ON FRENCH 5287 & WK USC PD 35MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [ALL 1986 EDN'S]. NC 2643. H1271/85 19.8.86 AMENDED TO WK USC PA 35MTRS [19FMS]. BR STD. 23.2.88 FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 & FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN] AGREE. INS AS WK USC PA 35MTRS. NC 2644. 24.6.92 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 35MTRS ON FRENCH 7149 [1990 EDN]. NE 2694. 5.3.09 SHOWN IN 4825.040N, 0503.390W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 3RD SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 22.10.09 SHOWN IN 4825.045N, 0503.391W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000238697 9.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7123. [ED4, DTD 2016]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1881 BY JOHN ELDER & CO., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 600NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CASTLE MAIL PACKETS CO. PASSAGE CAPE TOWN TO LONDON. SANK FOUR MINUTES AFTER STRIKING A REEF OF ROCKS, PIERRES VERTES. 243 PEOPLE LOST, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN AND 142 PASSENGERS. ONLY 3 SAVED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the DRUMMOND CASTLE wreck located?

The DRUMMOND CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 48 25.045 N,5 3.391 W.

How deep is the DRUMMOND CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The DRUMMOND CASTLE lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 48 25.045 N,5 3.391 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DRUMMOND CASTLE?

The seabed around the DRUMMOND CASTLE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the DRUMMOND CASTLE sink?

The DRUMMOND CASTLE sank on Jun 16, 1896.

When was the wreck of the DRUMMOND CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the DRUMMOND CASTLE was discovered in 1896.

What country did the DRUMMOND CASTLE belong to?

The DRUMMOND CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DRUMMOND CASTLE?

The DRUMMOND CASTLE had a tonnage of 3706 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRUMMOND CASTLE?

The DRUMMOND CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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