Castleford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Castleford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 52.703 N,6 25.054 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.878383
  • Longitude: -6.417567
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLEFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 3044
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1887
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.9.72 WRECKED ON CREBAWETHAN ROCKS, ISLES OF SCILLY. (DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES). NCA. POSN 495240N, 062500W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1883 BY SUNDERLAND IRON STEAMSHIP CO. LTD., SUNDERLAND AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY JAMES LITTLE & CO., WAS WRECKED ON CREBAWETHAN ROCKS, ISLES OF SCILLY, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM MONTREAL TO LONDON. (DODS & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the CASTLEFORD wreck located?

The CASTLEFORD wreck is located at coordinates 49 52.703 N,6 25.054 W.

When did the CASTLEFORD sink?

The CASTLEFORD sank on Jun 8, 1887.

When was the wreck of the CASTLEFORD discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLEFORD was discovered in 1972.

What country did the CASTLEFORD belong to?

The CASTLEFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASTLEFORD carrying?

The CASTLEFORD was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLEFORD?

The CASTLEFORD had a tonnage of 3044 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLEFORD?

The CASTLEFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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