Castro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Castro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 52.8 N,9 16.367 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.880000
  • Longitude: -9.272783
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASTRO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 1129
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1893
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 22.7.72 22.7.72 WRECKED AT CAPE FINISTERRE. (DODS). NCA, POSN 425248N, 091622W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1876 BY R DIXON & CO. WITH COMPOUND ENGINES OF 99NHP. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY G H WILLS & CO. WRECKED AT CAPE FINISTERRE WHILE ON PASSAGE ELBA FOR STOCKTON. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CASTRO wreck located?

The CASTRO wreck is located at coordinates 42 52.8 N,9 16.367 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASTRO?

The seabed around the CASTRO lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the CASTRO discovered?

The wreck of the CASTRO was discovered in 1893.

What country did the CASTRO belong to?

The CASTRO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASTRO carrying?

The CASTRO was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the CASTRO?

The CASTRO had a tonnage of 1129 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASTRO?

The CASTRO is classified as a steam ship.

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