Hms Picton Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms picton castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 18.392 N,3 32.269 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.306533
  • Longitude: -3.537817
Wreck Depth 27.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS PICTON CASTLE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 35.7
Sonar Width 11.1
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 146
Tonnage 245
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0100.0,,002.3,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 18, 2013

Surveying Details

H2502/51 24.4.51 WK 15FMS IN 501820N, 033211W, LOCATED BY A/S. HT ABOVE SEABED 18FT. (HMS SEAGULL, SURVEY [E8881], 1950). CHART AS WK 15FMS [27MTRS]. NE 1613. H5982/82 15.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 501814N, 033212W [OGB] USING DECCA ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. 18.4.13 EXAM'D 6.1.13 IN 5018.392N, 0332.269W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 28.6 IN GEN DEPTH 33.0MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 27.96MTRS. SCOUR 1.7MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 55MTRS NE & 94MTRS SW. LENGTH 35.7MTRS, WIDTH 11.1MTRS, HT 6MTRS. LIES 146/326 DEGS. IN TWO PIECES. (EMU, HI 1374). THE SMALLER PORTION LIES TO SE. AMEND WK 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. 8.9.14 LIES WITH LIST TO PORT. HEAVILY DAMAGED AFT OF FO'C'SLE, BOWS LIES HEADING FURTHER TO PORT. AFT DECKHOUSE AND TRAWL GALLOWS INTACT. (DIVER MAGAZINE, 9.2014).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH FOR CASTLE TRAWLERS LTD. HIRED BY THE RN IN 1915. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. STRUCK SUBMARINE LAID MINE. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, SE END SMALLER, SCOUR EXTENDS NE & SW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 18.392 N,3 32.269 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS PICTON CASTLE wreck located?

The HMS PICTON CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 18.392 N,3 32.269 W.

How deep is the HMS PICTON CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS PICTON CASTLE lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 18.392 N,3 32.269 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS PICTON CASTLE?

The seabed around the HMS PICTON CASTLE lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the HMS PICTON CASTLE sink?

The HMS PICTON CASTLE sank on Feb 19, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS PICTON CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS PICTON CASTLE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS PICTON CASTLE belong to?

The HMS PICTON CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS PICTON CASTLE?

The HMS PICTON CASTLE had a tonnage of 245 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS PICTON CASTLE?

The HMS PICTON CASTLE is classified as a trawler.

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