Newark Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Newark castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 48.442 S,32 5.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -28.807367
  • Longitude: 32.093333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWARK CASTLE
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 126.2 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 6224
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1908
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Markers ISOL DANGER SPAR BUOY, FL(2) 5S, CLOSE SE.
Surveying Details 6.7.54 6.7.54 DW SHOWN IN 284859S, 320532E ON C.4036/1 GF. BR STD. 6.5.55 6.5.55 CORRECT POSN 284829S, 320532E. NC 2088. 6.2.63 6.2.63 NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY 12M EITHER SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO RICHARDS BAY. (LT R DE F BROWN, RN). DELETE. - NM 369/69. H3086/72 H3086/72 SMALL G CAN BUOY LAID IN 284827S, 320534E TO MARK WK OF NEWARK CASTLE. (SAN NM 44(T)/82). NCA YET. 15.1.86 15.1.86 WK NOT SHOWN ON SAN 1032 [DEC '85]. H3605/87 H3605/87 ISOLATED DANGER SPAR BUOY, FL(2) 5S, LAID IN POSN 234 DEG, 530MTRS, FROM N B'WTR LT RICHARDS BAY, TO MARK SUBMERGED WK OF NEWARK CASTLE CLOSE N. (SAN NM 40/87). INS AS DW IN 284827S, 320534E, WITH ISO DANGER SPAR BUOY CLOSE SE. - NM 2116/87. H3605/87 6.10.87 H3605/87 6.10.87 AMEND TO DWP IN 284826.5S, 320536E. - NM BLOCK.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 1987

Circumstances of loss

RAN ASHORE SOME 4 MILES FROM THE COAST, IN RICHARDS BAY, NEAR THE UMHLATUZI RIVER, WHILE ON PASSAGE DURBAN FOR DELAGOA BAY AND MAURITIUS. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND PASSENGERS. LATER DRIFTED OFF AND GROUNDED AGAIN ON A SANDBANK SOME 7 MILES AWAY AND BECAME A TOTAL WRECK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NEWARK CASTLE wreck located?

The NEWARK CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 28 48.442 S,32 5.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWARK CASTLE?

The seabed around the NEWARK CASTLE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the NEWARK CASTLE sink?

The NEWARK CASTLE sank on Mar 1, 1908.

When was the wreck of the NEWARK CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the NEWARK CASTLE was discovered in 1908.

What country did the NEWARK CASTLE belong to?

The NEWARK CASTLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NEWARK CASTLE?

The NEWARK CASTLE had a tonnage of 6224 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEWARK CASTLE?

The NEWARK CASTLE is classified as a liner.

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