Castor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Castor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.648 N,2 21.889 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.860800
  • Longitude: 2.364817
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTOR (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 35.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 14, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3150/69 21.7.70 SANK IN 515200N, 022400E. (MV CASTILIAN). INS AS DW. LC 3371. H2501/72 23.3.72 WK LOCATED IN 515137N, 022200E [OGB]. CONTACT ON TRANSIT SONAR. (KELVIN HUGHES, GPO CABLE SURVEY, 1971). PROBABLY WK CASTOR. AMEND TO NDW. LCS 1610, 3371. H3821/72 29.8.72 INS AS USC 8FMS. - NM 1579/72. 24.11.72 SHOWN IN 515136N, 022212E [EUR] ON NETH FISHERY CHART 1954, REC'D 7.11.72. H1270/76 5.5.81 AMEND TO USC ?13FMS. BR STD. H1271/83 18.4.83 SHOWN AS WK 14.5MTRS ON NETH 1349 [1983]. AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT. - NM 1235/83. H2350/85 4.12.86 NOT FOUND DURING 2 MILE DISPROVING SEARCH. (NP 1008, HI 317A). NCA YET. 28.8.90 WK NOT FOUND AFTER EXTENSIVE SEARCH. (DUTCH FISHERMAN, NAME NOT GIVEN, TELECON). AMEND TO USCED 30MTRS (16FMS). - NM 2620/90. HH160/351/01 19.10.90 AMENDED TO USCED 29MTRS ON GER. 246. (HAMBURG NM (22)246/39/90). NCA HH100/351/03 2.11.90 AREA RADIUS 2 MILES AROUND THIS POSN SEARCHED. NOTHING FOUND. SEABED FLAT WITH GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. (P EGGERMONT, 15.10.90). NCA YET. HH100/351/04 22.3.91 NOT FOUND DURING A SEARCH LASTING 5 DAYS. (JOOP KOSTER, 1.2.91). DELETED. BR STD. HH090/674/01 7.11.95 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 674).
Last Amended Date Mar 22, 1991

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN HEAVY SEAS WHILE ON PASSAGE ROTTERDAM TO IPSWICH.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 51.648 N,2 21.889 E
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FAQ

Where is the CASTOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CASTOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.648 N,2 21.889 E.

How deep is the CASTOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CASTOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 51 51.648 N,2 21.889 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CASTOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the CASTOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The CASTOR (PROBABLY) sank on Jul 14, 1970.

When was the wreck of the CASTOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CASTOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the CASTOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The CASTOR (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the CASTOR (PROBABLY) carrying?

The CASTOR (PROBABLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CASTOR (PROBABLY)?

The CASTOR (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTOR (PROBABLY)?

The CASTOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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