Durham Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Durham castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.483 N,3 54.185 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.691383
  • Longitude: -3.903083
Wreck Depth 13.7 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DURHAM CASTLE
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 4.6 m
Orientation 160
Tonnage 8240
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0162/40 5.2.40 H0162/40 5.2.40 DW, WITH G CONL BUOY. (R/A INVERGORDON). PFNM 340/40 ISSUED. - FNM 529/40. H0162/40 26.8.40 H0162/40 26.8.40 AMEND POSN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - FNM 2110/40. H0162/40 23.12.43 H0162/40 23.12.43 AMEND BUOY TO G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(3)G.15S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 2744/43. H0162/40 24.5.44 H0162/40 24.5.44 AMEND BUOY TO G CONL BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 1100/44. H0162/40 1.1.51 H0162/40 1.1.51 AMEND TO WK 45FT [7FMS 3FT]. DELETE BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 2491/50. 17.4.64 17.4.64 STEEL WK, APPROX 200FT LONG, LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. LIES ON STBD SIDE WITH LARGE JAGGED HOLE IN PORT SIDE. ORIENTATED 340/160DEG. STANDS APPROX 15FT ABOVE FLAT, HARD SANDY SEABED. (HMS DINGLEY, HN 2/64, DTD 11.4.64). 23.10.74 23.10.74 CHART AS WK 13.7MTRS. NC 1077. H2671/76 10.3.76 H2671/76 10.3.76 LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 22MTRS. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 82 & 83/75). NCA. HH100/351/07 10.6.93 HH100/351/07 10.6.93 AFTER THOROUGH MAGNETOMETER SEARCH ONLY WRECKAGE FOUND WAS PILES OF IRON HULL PLATING COVERING A LARGE AREA. APPEARS THAT EITHER WK HAS BEEN DISPERSED OR HAS COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. NOTHING FOUND TO STAND MORE THAN 2MTRS HIGH. (J LEIGH, 27.4.93). NCA YET. 8.11.03 8.11.03 EUT POSN: 5741.483N, 0354.185W. NE 1077.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1904 BY FAIRFIELD CO LTD FOR THE UNION CASTLE MAIL SS CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TWIN QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 969NHP, TWIN SHAFT. PURCHASED BY ADMIRALTY FOR USE AS STORE SHIP. IN TOW FOR SCAPA FLOW TO BE SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP, DETONATED A GERMAN LAID MINE & SANK. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF PLATES REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 41.483 N,3 54.185 W
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FAQ

Where is the DURHAM CASTLE wreck located?

The DURHAM CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.483 N,3 54.185 W.

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

The DURHAM CASTLE lies at a depth of about 13.7 meters and is located at coordinates 57 41.483 N,3 54.185 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DURHAM CASTLE?

The seabed around the DURHAM CASTLE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the DURHAM CASTLE sink?

The DURHAM CASTLE sank on Jan 27, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DURHAM CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the DURHAM CASTLE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DURHAM CASTLE belong to?

The DURHAM CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the DURHAM CASTLE?

The DURHAM CASTLE had a tonnage of 8240 tons.

What type of wreck is the DURHAM CASTLE?

The DURHAM CASTLE is classified as a military vessel.

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