Casablanca (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Casablanca (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 32.94 N,4 48.085 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.549000
  • Longitude: -4.801417
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 50 m
Tonnage 1000
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1930
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1930
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.6.30 SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV 'HENRY STANLEY' & AFTER HAVING FIRST BEEN TAKEN IN TOW. POSN GIVEN AS 483300N, 044800W. (LL, 23.6.30). 14.4.77 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483300N, 044809W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. 24.8.77 WK OF SS 'CASABLANCA' IN 483300N, 044800W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SIZE, OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). 6.4.82 SHOWN AS NDW IN 483300N, 044809W [EUR] ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. 'CASABLANCA' IN 483300N, 044800W [EUR], GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). FRENCH WK RECORD POSN BELIEVED REPD BY VESSEL 'HENRY STANLEY' 1.5HRS AFTER 'CASABLANCA' SANK, TAKEN FROM LLOYDS REPORT 23.6.30. SEE ALSO WRECK RECORD [23419]. SHOWN AS NDW IN 483300N, 044800W [EUR] ON NE'S 2643 & 2644. 18.5.84 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 964 [LARGEST SCALE] & FRENCH 5772. NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984. TO BE DELETED FROM CHARTS. H2302/84 30.6.86 WK USC PD 20MTRS IN 483300N, 044800W [EUR]. (BREST NM 86 18 21). NC 3668. H1271/85 13.8.86 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 5287 & 6680. SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN'S]. ACCEPT FRENCH NM 86 18 21. NCA. 25.8.89 WK OF GERMAN SS 'CASABLANCA'. CLEARANCE UNKNOWN, OVER 20MTRS, IN 483300N, 044800W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14584204). NCA. 28.4.92 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7149 & FRENCH 7150 [CORRECT TO 9/92]. BR STD. SEP 2007/000004861 23.2.07 WK USC PD 28MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 7066 [3RD EDN 2006, 1:150,000]. BR STD. 15.4.08 SHOWN IN 4832.940N, 0448.085W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7094 [INT 1757] [3RD EDN 2007 LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1432. 3.3.09 3.3.09 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, 2ND SCALE ADOPTION]. ACCEPT OVERLAPPING FRENCH 7066 & LARGER SCALE FRENCH 7094. INS AS WK USC PD 28MTRS. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2021

Circumstances of loss

23.6.30 SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV 'HENRY STANLEY' & AFTER HAVING FIRST BEEN TAKEN IN TOW. (LL, 23.6.30).

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FAQ

Where is the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 48 32.94 N,4 48.085 W.

How deep is the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 48 32.94 N,4 48.085 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 22, 1930.

When was the wreck of the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1930.

What country did the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY)?

The CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1000 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY)?

The CASABLANCA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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