Castleton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Castleton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 49.95 N,6 17.81 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.832500
  • Longitude: -6.296833
Wreck Depth 100 m
Water Depth 125 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTLETON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2395
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 12, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2537/28 28.8.18 SANK IN 485000N, 061800W, OR 60M SSW OF BISHOP ROCK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 31.10.75 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 55FMS [101MTRS] IN 485000N, 061800W ON BA CHARTS. NE 2649. 6.10.80 SHOWN AS NDW ON FRENCH 5069 [1980 EDN]. H2302/84 8.3.84 WK IN 484945N, 061800W. (BREST NM 84 05 21). NCA. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 100MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN]. HH353/350/01 8.10.90 BRITISH SS 'CASTLETON' IN 485000N, 061800W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. WK USC 100MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 125MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987 NO.14586052). AMEND TO WK USC PA 100MTRS. NE 2655. 27.2.09 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 100MTRS IN 4849.940N, 0618.090W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647. 23.5.11 SHOWN AS WK USCPD 100MTRS IN 4849.938N, 0618.078W [WGD] ON FR366800 [EDN 1.3].
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LA GOULETTE FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE, 70M S OF SCILLY ISLES. (WW2SL & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CASTLETON wreck located?

The CASTLETON wreck is located at coordinates 48 49.95 N,6 17.81 W.

How deep is the CASTLETON and where exactly is it located?

The CASTLETON lies at a depth of about 100 meters and is located at coordinates 48 49.95 N,6 17.81 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTLETON?

The seabed around the CASTLETON lies at approximately 125 meters deep.

When did the CASTLETON sink?

The CASTLETON sank on Jul 12, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CASTLETON discovered?

The wreck of the CASTLETON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CASTLETON belong to?

The CASTLETON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASTLETON carrying?

The CASTLETON was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CASTLETON?

The CASTLETON had a tonnage of 2395 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTLETON?

The CASTLETON is classified as a steam ship.

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