Costello Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Costello Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.03 N,8 51.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.600500
  • Longitude: -8.850667
Water Depth 105 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COSTELLO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1591
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 3, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 26.1.71 26.1.71 SUNK IN 493600N, 085100W OR 95M W BY S FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE WITH THE LOSS OF ONE LIFE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the COSTELLO wreck located?

The COSTELLO wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.03 N,8 51.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COSTELLO?

The seabed around the COSTELLO lies at approximately 105 meters deep.

When did the COSTELLO sink?

The COSTELLO sank on Aug 3, 1915.

When was the wreck of the COSTELLO discovered?

The wreck of the COSTELLO was discovered in 1915.

What country did the COSTELLO belong to?

The COSTELLO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COSTELLO?

The COSTELLO had a tonnage of 1591 tons.

What type of wreck is the COSTELLO?

The COSTELLO is classified as a steam ship.

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