Richmond Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Richmond castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 28.393 N,2 46.724 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.473217
  • Longitude: -2.778733
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RICHMOND CASTLE
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 7, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The Richmond Castle shipwreck is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of Scotland near the River Tay and Dundee Harbour at coordinates 56 28.393 N, 2 46.724 W. Historical hydrographic survey records note that salvage operations began on the wreck in February 1938 before it was eventually designated as dead during subsequent marine surveys.

Surveying Details

H1026/38 7.2.38 WK IN 562824N, 024638W BEING SALVAGED. (DUNDEE HARBOUR). NCA YET. H3704/69/H5202/69 30.9.69 INSIDE RIVER TAY SURVEY (1:25000) BUT NO MENTION OR APPARENT SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 44/69). AMENDED TO DEAD.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 28.393 N,2 46.724 W
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FAQ

Where is the RICHMOND CASTLE wreck located?

The RICHMOND CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 56 28.393 N,2 46.724 W.

When was the wreck of the RICHMOND CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the RICHMOND CASTLE was discovered in 1938.

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