Castalta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castalta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.843 S,60 54.435 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.897383
  • Longitude: -60.907250
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTALTA
Type schooner
Length 24.4 m
Width 6.1 m
Tonnage 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1893
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck investigation details for the vessel CASTALTA located near the coast of the Falkland Islands at coordinates 51 53.843 S, 60 54.435 W. Surveyed in shallow coastal waters with a general depth of 0.9 meters and a least echo sounder depth of 0.3 meters over the wreck. Two keel spars dry 0.8 meters with visual assessment. The remains are heavily overgrown with kelp, which serves as a visual guide to her position.

Surveying Details

HH090/501/01 1.8.90 EXAM'D 12.1.90 IN 515350S, 605410.5W [SAP] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. TWO KEEL SPARS DRY 0.8MTR [VISUAL ASSESSMENT] IN GEN DEPTH 0.9MTR. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED OVER WK 0.3MTR. OVERGROWN WITH KELP WHICH CAN BE USED AS A GUIDANCE TO HER POSN. (HMS ENDURANCE, HI 501). NAME GIVEN AS 'CASTALIA'. NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, WRECKED GOOD FRIDAY 1893. (FALKLAND ISLANDS SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). DRAGGED ANCHOR IN STORM FORCE WINDS & GROUNDED. (HMS ENDURANCE).

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FAQ

Where is the CASTALTA wreck located?

The CASTALTA wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.843 S,60 54.435 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTALTA?

The seabed around the CASTALTA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CASTALTA sink?

The CASTALTA sank on Jan 1, 1893.

When was the wreck of the CASTALTA discovered?

The wreck of the CASTALTA was discovered in 1990.

What was the tonnage of the CASTALTA?

The CASTALTA had a tonnage of 100 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTALTA?

The CASTALTA is classified as a schooner.

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