Carlisle Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carlisle castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.547 N,0 39.079 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.709117
  • Longitude: 0.651317
Wreck Depth 27.11 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARLISLE CASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 122
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 37
Tonnage 4325
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1918
Bottom Texture 4,17,7
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H960/18 15.2.18 SUNK 8 MILES E BY N FROM ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV OR 504330N, 004000E. (VA DOVER) H4923/18 23.8.18 MAST SHOWING 2FT AT LW IN 504330N, 003830E, APPROX. (NGO 565/18). H4959/73 19.9.74 WK, LEAST DEPTH 24 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS, LOCATED IN 504231N, 003914E. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 18.9.74). NAVEAM ISSUED. H4959/73 8.5.75 INS AS WK 24.6MTRS. - NM 1531/75. H4959/73 6.5.75 EXAM'D 18.9.74 IN 504228N, 003910E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.6 IN GEN DEPTH 37-39MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH FROM DCS3 TRACE 300FT. (HMS BEAGLE, 1.1.75). H4121/76 4.8.76 EXAM'D IN LISTED POSN. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.2, FOUL AT 25MTRS. LIES 025/205DEGS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 41/76). AMEND TO SW 23.2MTRS. BR STD. H1310/83 17.3.83 REQUEST FOR CONTRACT TO SALVAGE 'CARLISLE CASTLE' REC'D FROM A. RIGGALL. (TREASURY SOLICITOR, 8.2.83). 22.7.86 MR RIGGALL AWARDED CROWN CONTRACT TO SALVAGE 'CARLISLE CASTLE'. (TH, TELECON). 20.5.94 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS BY SALVAGE VESSEL 'MANDARIN' OF SSN MARINE SERVICES LTD. (TELECON MR WISE, DOVER COASTGUARD. 26.7.95 CONFIRMED AS THE `CARLISLE CASTLE' BY UNION CASTLE LINE SPOON FOUND AT WRECK SITE. (R E DAVIES OF ECHOSCAN). 21.1.00 AMEND TO SW 23MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083464 10.2.16 EXAM'D 7.6.15 IN 5042.547N, 0039.079E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.11MTRS, GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 122MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 10MTRS, ORIENTATION 037/217. WK LARGELY INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HI 1475, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). AMEND DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 57 WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM N AMERICA. MANIFEST STATES CARGO WAS EMPTY STEEL PROJECTILES. (T HANLAN).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 42.547 N,0 39.079 E
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FAQ

Where is the CARLISLE CASTLE wreck located?

The CARLISLE CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.547 N,0 39.079 E.

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

The CARLISLE CASTLE lies at a depth of about 27.11 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.547 N,0 39.079 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARLISLE CASTLE?

The seabed around the CARLISLE CASTLE lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the CARLISLE CASTLE sink?

The CARLISLE CASTLE sank on Feb 14, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CARLISLE CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the CARLISLE CASTLE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CARLISLE CASTLE belong to?

The CARLISLE CASTLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARLISLE CASTLE carrying?

The CARLISLE CASTLE was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the CARLISLE CASTLE?

The CARLISLE CASTLE had a tonnage of 4325 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARLISLE CASTLE?

The CARLISLE CASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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