Newcastle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Newcastle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.276 N,1 8.931 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.021267
  • Longitude: 1.148850
Wreck Depth 14.82 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWCASTLE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 109.8
Sonar Width 17.8
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 224
Tonnage 3403
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 10, 1915
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2492/59 28.10.59 LOCATED IN 510113N, 010900E. CHAIN SWEEP CLEAR AT 34FT, FOUL AT 35FT. GEN DEPTH 79FT. APPROXIMATELY 300FT IN LENGTH. (TH NM 72/59, 20.10.59 & HMS SHACKLETON, 17.4.59). INS WK 5FMS 4FT WITH A G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, CLOSE SE. - NM 2536/59. H2760/49 18.1.62 AMEND BUOY TO G CON BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, CLOSE NW OF WK. (TH NMS 95/61 & 99/61). - NM 2749/61. H5824/60 2.3.61 LEAST E/S DEPTH 34FT. (HMS SCOTT, 10.5.60). H2118/61 26.6.63 DISPERSAL CONTRACT PLACED. (TH, 19.6.63). H899/64 10.3.64 SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS. MARKED BY FOUR YELLOW BUOYS. (RISDON BEASLEY). - NM 481(T)/64. H899/64 31.7.64 DISPERSED TO A LEAST DEPTH OF 45FT. (TH, 13.7.64). AMEND TO SW 7FMS 3FT. BR STD. 15.4.69 DIVED UPON AND POSITIVE IDENTIFIED AS 'NEWCASTLE'. (RISDON BEAZLEY LTD, 15.4.69). 10.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS SW 13.0MTRS. NC 1892. H1285/78/207 9.6.78 REPD AS LYING ON HARD SAND BOTTOM ON PORT SIDE WITH HULL IN GOOD CONDITION AND SHOWING FEW SIGNS OF CORROSION. ON NE/SW AXIS. BOW SW. SUPERSTRUCTURE & DEBRIS LYING ALONGSIDE HULL. BOW EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED. STEEL PROP. NO SCOUR. (V BONFANTE, 8.6.78). H4199/78 31.8.78 LOCATED 18.10.77 IN 510114N, 010900E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.6MTRS, LENGTH 115MTRS. LYING 040/220DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). BR STD. H1310/84/39 12.11.84 REPORTED AS LARGE WRECK, LYING UPSIDE DOWN. (P G WEATHERLY, 4.11.84). HH090/711/01 22.1.97 EXAM'D 12.8.96 IN 510117N, 010856E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 13.8, FOUL 14.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15 IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6MTRS. LENGTH 114MTRS, WIDTH 33MTRS. LIES 050/230DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 13.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE SEP 2016/000091764 19.4.17 EXAM'D 20.07.16 IN 5101.276N, 0108.931 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.82MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 109.8MTRS, WIDTH 17.8MTRS, HEIGHT 6.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 224/043 DEGS. WK LARGELY INTACT & PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND TO DW 14.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED 4M SW OF FOLKESTONE WHILST EN ROUTE FROM MAURITIUS TO LONDON. (LL WW1).

General Comments

LARGELY INTACT & PARTIALLY BURIED

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FAQ

Where is the NEWCASTLE wreck located?

The NEWCASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.276 N,1 8.931 E.

How deep is the NEWCASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The NEWCASTLE lies at a depth of about 14.82 meters and is located at coordinates 51 1.276 N,1 8.931 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWCASTLE?

The seabed around the NEWCASTLE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the NEWCASTLE sink?

The NEWCASTLE sank on Oct 10, 1915.

When was the wreck of the NEWCASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the NEWCASTLE was discovered in 1915.

What country did the NEWCASTLE belong to?

The NEWCASTLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEWCASTLE carrying?

The NEWCASTLE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NEWCASTLE?

The NEWCASTLE had a tonnage of 3403 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEWCASTLE?

The NEWCASTLE is classified as a steam ship.

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