Kastor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kastor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 52.35 N,12 10.317 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.872500
  • Longitude: 12.171950
Wreck Depth 0.8 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name KASTOR
Type schooner
Flag DK
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1950
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1951
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 12, 2009

Surveying Details

H3765/51 12.7.51 ONE OF THE MASTS OF THE WK IN 545221N, 121019E HAS BEEN REMOVED, THE OTHER WILL BE REMOVED LATER. THE MINIMUM DEPTH ABOVE THE RAILING OF THE WK IS 0.75MTRS. (DANISH NM 1138/51) NCA YET. H3765/51 19.10.51 WRECK HAS BEEN DYNAMITED TO THE LEVEL OF THE SEABED. (DANISH NM 1830/51) AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED. (DANISH WK RECORDS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 52.35 N,12 10.317 E
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FAQ

Where is the KASTOR wreck located?

The KASTOR wreck is located at coordinates 54 52.35 N,12 10.317 E.

How deep is the KASTOR and where exactly is it located?

The KASTOR lies at a depth of about 0.8 meters and is located at coordinates 54 52.35 N,12 10.317 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KASTOR?

The seabed around the KASTOR lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the KASTOR sink?

The KASTOR sank on Nov 3, 1950.

When was the wreck of the KASTOR discovered?

The wreck of the KASTOR was discovered in 1951.

What country did the KASTOR belong to?

The KASTOR belonged to DK.

What type of wreck is the KASTOR?

The KASTOR is classified as a schooner.

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