Galway Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Galway castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 25.039 N,7 0.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.417317
  • Longitude: -7.000833
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 117 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GALWAY CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.8 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 7988
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 12, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 23.9.18 POSN QUOTED AS 492500N, 070000W. SANK WHILE IN THIS POSN ON TOW. (RA FALMOUTH REPORT). POSN 160 MILES SW HALF S FROM FASTNET. (BMVS). 24.4.78 INS USC PA 90MTRS IN 492500N, 070000W. NC 2565. RSDRA2024000257197 14.11.24 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET 2023/2024. (BRITISH GOVERNMENT SURVEY, XOCEAN HI1840). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2025

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE AND SANK WHILE IN TOW. (WW1SL). BUILT IN 1911 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNION-CASTLE MAIL SS CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 722 NHP FOR 14 KNOTS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the GALWAY CASTLE wreck located?

The GALWAY CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 25.039 N,7 0.05 W.

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

The GALWAY CASTLE lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 49 25.039 N,7 0.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GALWAY CASTLE?

The seabed around the GALWAY CASTLE lies at approximately 117 meters deep.

When did the GALWAY CASTLE sink?

The GALWAY CASTLE sank on Sep 12, 1918.

When was the wreck of the GALWAY CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the GALWAY CASTLE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the GALWAY CASTLE belong to?

The GALWAY CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the GALWAY CASTLE?

The GALWAY CASTLE had a tonnage of 7988 tons.

What type of wreck is the GALWAY CASTLE?

The GALWAY CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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