Celtic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Celtic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 49.316 N,0 8.861 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.821933
  • Longitude: 0.147683
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CELTIC
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 170
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1906
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1905
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.8.72 SANK 15M N 1/2 E OF SPURN POINT. (SIBI). POSN 534918N, 000858E FOR FILING ONLY. 10.3.10 DATA RE-ASSESSED NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEYS CARRIED OUT 1977-83. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1899 WITH ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRIMSBY STEAM FISHING CO LTD. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS 'JAGERSBORO' IN N FORCE 9. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CELTIC wreck located?

The CELTIC wreck is located at coordinates 53 49.316 N,0 8.861 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CELTIC?

The seabed around the CELTIC lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the CELTIC sink?

The CELTIC sank on Dec 1, 1906.

When was the wreck of the CELTIC discovered?

The wreck of the CELTIC was discovered in 1905.

What country did the CELTIC belong to?

The CELTIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CELTIC?

The CELTIC had a tonnage of 170 tons.

What type of wreck is the CELTIC?

The CELTIC is classified as a fishing vessel.

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