Old Charlton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Old charlton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.796 N,1 40.151 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.963267
  • Longitude: 1.669183
Wreck Depth 18.73 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLD CHARLTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 110.5
Sonar Width 43.65
Shadow Height 4.55
Orientation 206
Tonnage 1562
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0889/41 22.3.41 INS BY PFNM 681/41 H0889/41 8.4.41 INS WK 5FMS. - NM 800/41. H0889/41 18.9.43 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. - NM 1977/43. H0889/41 21.10.46 AMEND POSN AND INSERT A G CON BUOY GP FL (3)G 10 SEC SE OF WRECK. (TH NM 124/46). - NM3537/46. H0889/41 7.8.48 OROPESA SWEEP MAY 1948. CLEAR AT 45FT. SURROUNDING DEPTH 82FT. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 68FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.7.48). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT & DELETE LT BUOY. - NM 1740/48. H4139/76 11.1.77 EXAM'D 7.8.76 IN 515747.8N, 014013.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 18.5MTRS, FOUL 18.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23.4MTRS. AREA OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE. MAIN WRECK APPROX 80MTRS X 40MTRS. LYING NE/SW. FRAGMENTS EXTEND 30 MTRS NORTH AND 25MTRS EAST. E FRAGMENT NOT SWEPT. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). AMEND TO SW 18.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/667/01 12.12.95 EXAM'D 21.7.95 IN 515747.94N, 014008.38E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 15.9, FOUL 16.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.6 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.7MTR. LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 65MTRS. LIES 028/208MTRS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY RECORDED. DEBRIS SCATTERED OVER A LARGE AREA. NO SCOUR. NETS/BUOYS NOTED AT SLACK WATER, SWEPT DEPTH COULD BE SHALLOW. (OCEANICS, HI 667). ACCEPT SWEPT DEPTH. - NM 1567/96. SEP 2015/000143573 15.7.15 EXAM'D 30.6.15 IN 5157.789N, 0139.884E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.8MTRS. (FUGRO EMU, EMAIL DTD 30.6.15). NFS, RETAIN DW SW 15.9MTRS. � SEP 2019/000272653 21.11.19 EXAM'D 08.05.19; IN 5157.796N, 0140.151E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 110.5MTRS, WIDTH 43.65MTRS, HEIGHT 4.55MTRS, ORIENTATION 206/026 DEGS. DEGRADED WRECK WITH TWO CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURES IN THE CENTRE. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 18.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY DUBLIN DY CO LTD, DUBLIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH METROPLLITAN GAS CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR LONDON. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

DEGRADED WRECK WITH TWO CYLINDRICAL STRUCTURES IN THE CENTRE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 57.796 N,1 40.151 E
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FAQ

Where is the OLD CHARLTON wreck located?

The OLD CHARLTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.796 N,1 40.151 E.

How deep is the OLD CHARLTON and where exactly is it located?

The OLD CHARLTON lies at a depth of about 18.73 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.796 N,1 40.151 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLD CHARLTON?

The seabed around the OLD CHARLTON lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the OLD CHARLTON sink?

The OLD CHARLTON sank on Feb 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the OLD CHARLTON discovered?

The wreck of the OLD CHARLTON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the OLD CHARLTON belong to?

The OLD CHARLTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OLD CHARLTON carrying?

The OLD CHARLTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the OLD CHARLTON?

The OLD CHARLTON had a tonnage of 1562 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLD CHARLTON?

The OLD CHARLTON is classified as a steam ship.

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