Guildford Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Guildford castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 50.714 N,8 55.954 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.845233
  • Longitude: 8.932567
Wreck Depth 16 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GUILDFORD CASTLE
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4051/33 19.3.33 SUNK IN 535048N, 085558E. (BERLIN NMS 1943, 1968/33). - TNM 884/33 ISSUED. H4051/33 25.8.33 NO DETAILS GIVEN. (BERLIN NM 2944/33) TNM 884/33 AMENDED. - TNM 1935/33. H4051/33 22.3.34 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED. (BERLIN NMS 4350,4446,4665/33). - TNM 430/34. H4051/33 22.6.34 SALVAGE COMPLETE. AREA REMAINS FOUL, 309.5DEGS, 1.05M FROM BELUM LT. (BERLIN NM 2244/34). TNM CANCELLED. INS AS F. BA 3261. H5616/35 29.8.35 LOCAL MAGNETIC ANOMALY NEAR WRECK. NCA. H1271/74 6.9.74 LEAST DEPTH OVER FOUL, 12.1MTRS. MARKED BY LT BUOY. (HAMBURG TNM 2858/74). NCA. H1271/74 4.4.75 SALVAGE WORK COMMENCED. (HAMBURG TNM 899/75). NCA. H1271/74 26.1.75 FOUL SWEPT CLEAR AT 17MTRS [9FMS 2FT]. (HAMBURG NM 4544/75). HH328/550/01 21.7.93 NOW FOUL SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.9MTRS IN 535046N, 085600E [EUR]. (HAMBURG NM (21)44/26/93). BR STD. SEP 2016/000015744 26.2.16 SHOWN AS SW 16.8MTRS IN 5350.714N, 0855.954E [WGD] ON GERMAN 46 [ED22, COR 18.12.2015]. AMEND TO SW 16.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 23, 2022

General Comments

UK NM 961/22.

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FAQ

Where is the GUILDFORD CASTLE wreck located?

The GUILDFORD CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 50.714 N,8 55.954 E.

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

The GUILDFORD CASTLE lies at a depth of about 16 meters and is located at coordinates 53 50.714 N,8 55.954 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GUILDFORD CASTLE?

The seabed around the GUILDFORD CASTLE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GUILDFORD CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the GUILDFORD CASTLE was discovered in 1933.

What type of wreck is the GUILDFORD CASTLE?

The GUILDFORD CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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