Shanes Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Shanes castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.791 N,5 20.97 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.479850
  • Longitude: -5.349500
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHANES CASTLE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2001

Surveying Details

H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 4.7.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 502830N, 052100W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2, AUBD301/121). H5872/52 20.11.53 H5872/52 20.11.53 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 502836N, 052100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H2979/74 28.2.79 H2979/74 28.2.79 THREE FFS REPD IN 502818N, 052040W, 502821N, 052059W AND 502849N, 052052W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. H4557/79 23.9.81 H4557/79 23.9.81 WK REPD IN 502848.6N, 052051.9W USING DECCA. (E J WATTS, LIST REC'D AUG 1981). HH100/351/12 2.4.97 HH100/351/12 2.4.97 WK LOCATED IN 502845.5N, 052054.5W USING GPS BY DIVERS. BELL FOUND ENGRAVED SHANES CASTLE. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). AMEND TO NDW IN NEW POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 31.3.00 HH100/351/15 31.3.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN IN 1999. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH. WELL BROKEN UP AND UNRECOGNISABLE AS BEING A SHIP. HEAVILY SALVAGED IN THE PAST. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS. BR STD. HH090/799/01 25.10.01 HH090/799/01 25.10.01 NOT LOCATED. POSN LIES IN ROCKS. (NP1008, HI 799). NCA. HH100/351/01 13.12.01 HH100/351/01 13.12.01 WK 15692 IS SHANES CASTLE. (J ROSEVEARE, EMAIL DTD 11.12.01). DETAILS TRANSFERRED THERE. AMENDED DEAD. BR STD.

General Comments

VERY WELL BROKEN UP, HEAVILY SALVAGED

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FAQ

Where is the SHANES CASTLE wreck located?

The SHANES CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.791 N,5 20.97 W.

How deep is the SHANES CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The SHANES CASTLE lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.791 N,5 20.97 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHANES CASTLE?

The seabed around the SHANES CASTLE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SHANES CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the SHANES CASTLE was discovered in 1945.

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