Puerto De Castellon (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Puerto de castellon (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.266 N,3 18.105 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.454433
  • Longitude: -3.301750
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 72.5 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 120
Tonnage 678
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1963
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3006/63 23.8.63 SANK 20 MILES W OF GUERNSEY, IN 492800N, 031900W, APPROX. (LL, LANDS END RADIO, 20.5.63). 4.12.81 INS AS USC PA 55MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/03 3.8.90 WK LOCATED IN 492718.5N, 031805W [OGB] USING DECCA. (T ALLEN, 21.7.90). PROBABLY THIS WK. AMEND TO USC 55MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/912/01 20.11.01 LOCATED 15.8.01 IN 4927.266N, 0318.105W [WGD] USING DGPS. NOT INVESTIGATED AS OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. LENGTH APPROX 50MTRS, WIDTH APPROX 12MTRS. DCS3 HT APPROX 7.0MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, PARTLY BURIED, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 912). AMEND TO WK 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2001

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH LEBANESE SS 'BRUCE M' IN THICK FOG. PASSAGE CASABLANCA FOR HAMBURG.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 27.266 N,3 18.105 W
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FAQ

Where is the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.266 N,3 18.105 W.

How deep is the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 49 27.266 N,3 18.105 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) sink?

The PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) sank on May 20, 1963.

When was the wreck of the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1963.

What country did the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY)?

The PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 678 tons.

What type of wreck is the PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY)?

The PUERTO DE CASTELLON (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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