Totnes Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Totnes castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.374 N,3 58.828 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.256233
  • Longitude: -3.980467
Wreck Depth 36.77 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TOTNES CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 34.1
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 113
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1967
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2022

Surveying Details

HH090/594/01 13.7.94 EXAM'D 8.5.94 IN 501520.3N, 035844.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 39.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.25MTRS. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS AS 'TOTNES CASTLE' BY DIVER. HULL IS UPRIGHT AND LIES 120/300DEGS. ALL MASTS AND OTHER VERTICAL OBSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, GIVING CONFIDENCE IN LEAST DEPTH BY ECHO SOUNDER. THE WOODEN DECK IS STARTING TO DECAY. CHART AS WK 36MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594). CHART AS WK 36MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5015.374N, 0358.828W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 36.77MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 34.1MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. UPRIGHT WK WITH VISIBLE PARTS, POSSIBLY MOTOR AND BOILER. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-18418). RETAIN NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST EN ROUTE TO BREAKER'S YARD.

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FAQ

Where is the TOTNES CASTLE wreck located?

The TOTNES CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.374 N,3 58.828 W.

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

The TOTNES CASTLE lies at a depth of about 36.77 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.374 N,3 58.828 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TOTNES CASTLE?

The seabed around the TOTNES CASTLE lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the TOTNES CASTLE sink?

The TOTNES CASTLE sank on Nov 9, 1967.

When was the wreck of the TOTNES CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the TOTNES CASTLE was discovered in 1967.

What country did the TOTNES CASTLE belong to?

The TOTNES CASTLE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the TOTNES CASTLE?

The TOTNES CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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