Kastor (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Kastor (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 39.585 N,1 44.823 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.659750
  • Longitude: 1.747050
Wreck Depth 9.8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KASTOR (PROBABLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1969
Scour Dimensions ,,011.9,
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H6251/58 12.8.69 WRECK REPORTED VISIBLE BY CAISTER LIFEBOAT IN 523921N, 014515E. (CG GORLESTON). H6251/58 27.11.69 NOT FOUND DURING WK SWEEP. (TH, GT YARMOUTH). H1927/69 16.12.70 LOOKED FOR AT LW. NOT FOUND. BOAT GROUNDED BEFORE REACHING REPD POSN. PRESUME WK NOW COVERED BY SAND. (HMS ECHO, HI 7A/70). H1927/69 21.5.73 NOT VISIBLE AT LW. CAISTER LIFEBOAT ALSO REPORTED NO SIGN. (ISS, 12.9.72) H4852/74 18.12.74 NOT LOCATED. (ISS, HI 11/74). H1960/79 31.3.81 NOT LOCATED. (HMS EGERIA, HI 62B/80). H4021/86 10.8.87 WK EXAM'D 30.5.87 IN 523936N, 014502E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.5 IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 10.6MTRS. LYING 135/315 DEGS. LENGTH SOME 30MTRS, WIDTH 9 MTRS. ASSOCIATED MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1016, HI 370). INS WK 8.7MTRS. BR STD. HH090/487/01 26.6.90 EXAM'D 18.4.90 IN 523933.5N, 014456.3E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [5 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.8 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.9MTRS. NO SONAR SHADOW OBTAINED. SMALL, BROKEN-UP AND PARTIALLY BURIED IN SEABED. LIES APPROX NW/SE. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (NP 1016, HI 487). AMEND TO WK 9.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/569/01 13.7.93 LOCATED IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN DURING ROUTINE SONAR SEARCH. NO SHADOW OBTAINED AND NO MAGNETIC DEFLECTION OBSERVED. NOT EXAM'D. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 569). HH090/686/01 22.3.96 NOT LOCATED. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 686). NCA. HH090/844/01 12.4.99 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. DELETE. (NP 1016, HI 844). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH091/110/01 7.8.05 NOT LOCATED. GEN DEPTH NOW 2.0MTRS. WK FULLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 1110). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 13, 2007

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. RAN AGROUND ON MID CAISTER SHOAL IN POOR VISIBILITY AND WAS HOLED. CREW RECOVERED BY CAISTER LIFEBOAT. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, WELL BROKEN UP AND BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 39.585 N,1 44.823 E
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FAQ

Where is the KASTOR (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KASTOR (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 39.585 N,1 44.823 E.

How deep is the KASTOR (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The KASTOR (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 9.8 meters and is located at coordinates 52 39.585 N,1 44.823 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KASTOR (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KASTOR (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the KASTOR (PROBABLY) sink?

The KASTOR (PROBABLY) sank on May 2, 1969.

When was the wreck of the KASTOR (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KASTOR (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the KASTOR (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KASTOR (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the KASTOR (PROBABLY)?

The KASTOR (PROBABLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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