Castle Crag Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castle crag Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.01 N,1 27.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.633500
  • Longitude: -1.452000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLE CRAG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 8.4
Orientation 40
Tonnage 2428
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1883
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2555/74 12.2.79 BROKEN UP WK OF CARGO SHIP LOCATED IN 503754N, 012710W [OGB] USING DECCA. BOILERS AND SOME DECKING WITH LARGE WINCH AT SW END OBSERVED. PRESUMABLY GROUNDED STERN FIRST. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (J JAMES, 27.1.79). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 5.1.87 WK IN 503728N, 012712W THOUGHT BY LOCALS TO BE THAT OF THE 'PRISCILLA'. (IOW COASTGUARD, TELECON). PRESUMABLY REFERS TO THIS WK. NCA. 28.4.05 THIS IS CASTLE CRAG. IDENTIFED BY THE COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. 30.1.07 LIES IN 5038.01N, 0127.12W [WGD]. STANDS NO MORE THAN 1MTR HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 6-9MTRS. ON SEABED OF ROCK WITH GULLIES AND SHINGLE. (D C WENDES, SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). RETAIN AS NDW IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1883 BY W RICHARDSON & CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THOMAS THOMLINSON & CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 300NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ODESSA FOR ANTWERP. ENCOUNTERED HEAVY FOG AND DROVE ASHORE. CREW OF 31 RECOVERED BY THE LIFEBOAT. (SIBI). CARGO 3000 TONS OF WHEAT, BARLEY, MAIZE, OIL CAKE, FEATHERS AND 175 CATTLE. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

ONLY BOILERS AND SOME DECKING REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the CASTLE CRAG wreck located?

The CASTLE CRAG wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.01 N,1 27.12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTLE CRAG?

The seabed around the CASTLE CRAG lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the CASTLE CRAG sink?

The CASTLE CRAG sank on Dec 14, 1883.

When was the wreck of the CASTLE CRAG discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLE CRAG was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CASTLE CRAG belong to?

The CASTLE CRAG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASTLE CRAG carrying?

The CASTLE CRAG was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLE CRAG?

The CASTLE CRAG had a tonnage of 2428 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLE CRAG?

The CASTLE CRAG is classified as a steam ship.

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