Castle Harbour (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castle harbour (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
10 59.178 N,61 6.429 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.986300
  • Longitude: -61.107150
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 730
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details POSN GIVEN AS 110000N, 610000W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H1713/56 - H5696/60 19.10.60 PROBABLE WK LOCATED IN 105859N, 610628W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 200FT. (HMS VIDAL, 1960). SHOWN AS NDW ON SURVEY K2794/1-2. INS AS NDW. - NM 1907/60. 18.10.12 SHOWN AS WK 60MTRS IN 1059.178N, 6106.429W [WGD] ON BA 500 [EDN 1 DTD 18.3.10].
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2012

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR PERNAMBUCO. TORPEDOED BY U 160. (LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 10 59.178 N,61 6.429 W.

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

The CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 10 59.178 N,61 6.429 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY)?

The CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 730 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY)?

The CASTLE HARBOUR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.