Childwall (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Childwall (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 22.118 N,3 15.771 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.368633
  • Longitude: 3.262850
Wreck Depth 2.6 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 64.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1334
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1892
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers N CARD SPAR BUOY, Q, 'WK 14', CLOSE W
Surveying Details H3697/52 29.9.54 WK LOCATED IN 512211N, 031543E IN GEN DEPTH 4.5MTRS. (BELGIAN NM 14/81/54) CHART AS DW. NC 325. H3697/52 4.7.55 NOW CHARTED AS WK 2FMS 3FT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 325. H3697/52 23.4.71 WK NOW SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.6MTRS [IFM 2FT]. (OSTEND NM 43/71). - NM 602/71. H1545/64 15.10.73 WK MARKED BY G PILLAR BUOY LAID 100YDS ENE. (OSTEND NMS 125, 136/73). - NM 2129/73. H4489/76 7.9.76 POSN OF BUOY NOW CLOSE N. (OSTEND NM 96/76). - NM 2045/76. 8.2.77 BUOY NOW N CARD SPAR. (IALA). NE 325. 16.5.77 SHOWN IN 512209.5N, 031547E ON BELGIAN SURVEY OF 1976 [K7718]. BR STD. HH100/351/01 18.8.89 PRANGENHOF SANK IN 512200N, 031700E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE). LATER PRANGENHOF IDENTIFIED IN 512413N, 031802E [SEE 27438]. 12.2.91 NOW SW 2.6MTRS IN 512210N, 031551E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS, SEP'90 EDN). NCA. HH342/720/03 18.3.02 PRANGENHOF IDENTIFIED AS THE WRECK IN 5124.21N, 0318.03E. (BELGIAN NM 5/67/02). IDENTITY OF WRECKS ON RECORDS 27438 & 27380 TRANSFERRED. NCA. 3.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 5122.118N, 0315.771E.
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BELGIAN S LINER NOORDLAND WHILE ON PASSAGE IQUIQUE FOR ANTWERP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 22.118 N,3 15.771 E
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FAQ

Where is the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 22.118 N,3 15.771 E.

How deep is the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 2.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 22.118 N,3 15.771 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 2, 1892.

When was the wreck of the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.

What country did the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY)?

The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1334 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY)?

The CHILDWALL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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