Charles Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Charles Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.41 N,0 35.102 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.490167
  • Longitude: -0.585033
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLES
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 50.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.1
Orientation 135
Tonnage 519
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H0251/40 4.2.40 WENT ASHORE 032130Z ONE MILE SOUTH OF WHITBY. (CINC ROSYTH, SIGNAL DTD 4.2.40). POSN 542930N, 003500W FOR FILING ONLY. H0251/40 7.2.40 ASHORE IN 542924N, 003500W. NOW BROKEN IN TWO. NOT IN THE PATH OF SHIPPING. (OBSTN TO NAV REPORT TO ADMIRALTY, HM CUSTOMS & EXCISE, WHITBY DTD 6.2.40). NCA. H0251/40 29.2.40 ASHORE AND BROKEN IN TWO IN 542924N, 003500W. NO DANGER TO SHIPPING. TRINITY HOUSE TAKING NO ACTION. (TH, LTR DTD 14.2.40). NCA. SEP 2017/000087052 10.8.17 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY 2017. (MMT, HI 1491A). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-SCHIELDESOP, EX-HARLEY, EX-BROMLEY. BUILT IN 1904 BY W DOBSON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ARMAMENT L. HERMANS SOC. ANON. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 90HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J P RENNOLDSON & SONS, S SHIELDS. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BRUGES. CARGO COAL. RAN AGROUND ON SALTWICK NAB IN HEAVY WEATHER. SIX MEN LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 29.41 N,0 35.102 W
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FAQ

Where is the CHARLES wreck located?

The CHARLES wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.41 N,0 35.102 W.

When did the CHARLES sink?

The CHARLES sank on Feb 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CHARLES discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLES was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CHARLES belong to?

The CHARLES belonged to BE.

What cargo was the CHARLES carrying?

The CHARLES was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLES?

The CHARLES had a tonnage of 519 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLES?

The CHARLES is classified as a steam ship.

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