Charles D Mciver Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Charles d mciver Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.484 N,3 4.789 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.374733
  • Longitude: 3.079817
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHARLES D MCIVER
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H01819/45 3.5.45 ST IN 512228N, 030441E PA, MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1258/45. H02608/45 29.5.45 NOW CHARTED IN 512228N, 030448E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H5371/46 21.11.46 AMENDED TO DW (MAST). (NETH NMS 632 & 649/46). - NM 3231/46. H5371/46 17.3.48 NOW SHOWN AS ST IN 512233N, 030445E. (OSTEND NAV WARNINGS DTD 17 & 26.1.48, & 28.2.48). - NM 579/48. 4.8.49 NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G10S. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 325. 8.8.52 WK BEING DISPERSED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA H3697/52 11.9.53 SHOWN AS DW (MAST) WITH BUOY ON NETH 203. NE 325. H3697/52 10.10.53 AMENDED TO WK 4FMS 5FT [9MTRS] WITH G BUOY. (HMS SHACKLETON). - NM 2342/53. H3697/52 14.5.54 DELETE BUOY. (OSTEND NM 8/51). - NM 1115/54. H3697/52 31.7.70 NOW WK SW 9MTRS [4FMS 5FT]. (OSTEND NM 132/71). NE 1872. H3199/74 17.6.74 AMENDED TO FOUL, SHOWN AS NDW ON BELGIAN 7 SHEET 12. BR STD. H3199/74 11.12.74 SHOWN AS FOUL ON BELGIAN 1 [1974 EDN]. H1545/64 27.10.76 AMENDED TO FOUL IN 512233N, 030453E. (OSTEND NM 78/76). - NM 1935/76. 18.7.86 SHOWN AS NDW ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474]. BR STD. 11.2.91 NAME GIVEN AS 'MAC. D. IVER', NDW IN 512232.5N, 030452.5E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS SEP'90, EDN NO.1331). 22.6.93 NOW SHOWN AS FOUL IN 512233N, 030451E [EUR] ON BELGIUM 101 [1992 EDN]. BR STD. 31.5.07 SHOWN IN 5122.484N, 0304.782E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [JUN 2006 EDN LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1874.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY THE N CAROLINA SHIPBUILDING COMPANY. A LIBERY SHIP. PASSAGE ANTWERP TO SOUTHEND & NEW YORK. SUNK BY MINE OR TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE OFF OSTEND. (LIBERTY SHIPS, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the CHARLES D MCIVER wreck located?

The CHARLES D MCIVER wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.484 N,3 4.789 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHARLES D MCIVER?

The seabed around the CHARLES D MCIVER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CHARLES D MCIVER sink?

The CHARLES D MCIVER sank on Mar 22, 1945.

When was the wreck of the CHARLES D MCIVER discovered?

The wreck of the CHARLES D MCIVER was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CHARLES D MCIVER belong to?

The CHARLES D MCIVER belonged to US.

What cargo was the CHARLES D MCIVER carrying?

The CHARLES D MCIVER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHARLES D MCIVER?

The CHARLES D MCIVER had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHARLES D MCIVER?

The CHARLES D MCIVER is classified as a steam ship.

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