Hms Stirling Castle (Possibly) Wreck

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Hms stirling castle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 54.505 N,14 32.079 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.908417
  • Longitude: 14.534650
Wreck Depth 52 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 150
Tonnage 271
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1916
Bottom Texture Boulder
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2023

Surveying Details

HH375/430/02 10.9.99 SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING. RUDDER TRAINING GEAR STILL IN PLACE. PADDLE SHAFT PROJECTS FROM SHIP'S SIDE. NO PADDLES REMAIN, HAVING ROTTED AWAY. SECTION MISSING IN STBD SIDE WHICH MAY BE FROM AN EXPLOSION OR FROM A MINE. TWO BOILERS, FURNACES OPEN. SINGLE FUNNEL. NUMBER OF SMALL CALIBRE SHELLS LOCATED, BUT NO GUNS SEEN. BOW BEYOND THE ANCHOR WINCH MISSING. WK LIES WITH BOW DOWN TILT, PARTS COULD BE UNDER THE SILT. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS BY DIVER. CONSIDERED TO BE THE 'STERLING CASTLE'. (THE SUNDAY TIMES, MALTA, ARTICLE DTD 1.8.99). POSN 3554.07N, 1432.45E [EUR] FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/878/01 13.1.00 WK EXAM'D 27.5.99 IN 3554.505N, 1432.078E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 52.8 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (HMS HERALD, HI 878). COULD BE THIS VESSEL. CHART AS OBSTN 52MTRS. AMEND TO CINC. BR STD. 12.5.17 OBSTN 52MTRS SHOWN ON BA 0177 (ED 3, DTD 2.5.13). REMOVE CINC.

Circumstances of loss

18.5.1916 BUILT IN 1899 BY SCOTT & CO. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY SOUTHAMPTON, ISLE OF WIGHT & S. OF ENGLAND ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO. HIRED AS ARMOURED PATROL VESSEL ON 18.5.1916. BLOWN UP OFF W COAST OF MALTA WHEN SHE STRUCK A MINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 54.505 N,14 32.079 E.

How deep is the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 52 meters and is located at coordinates 35 54.505 N,14 32.079 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 26, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 271 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS STIRLING CASTLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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