Rochester Castle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rochester castle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 49.067 N,1 28.627 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.817783
  • Longitude: 1.477117
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 45
Orientation 65
Tonnage 102
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1917
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details SUNK 302 DEGS, 7 MILES FROM CAP GRIS NEZ LTHO. (WK CHART). SUNK 5 MILES WSW FROM CAP GRIS NEZ. (WW1SL). POSN: 505000N, 012730E FOR FILING ONLY. H0024/87 14.1.88 H0024/87 14.1.88 WK 31MTRS IN 504907N, 012842E [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS. LIES 065/245DEGS. (BREST NM 87 52 29 & FR WK NO.21601310). CHART AS WK 31MTRS. - NM 477/88. 6.11.97 6.11.97 [OGB] POSN: 504901.5N, 012844E. NE 1892. [WGD] POSN: 5049.067N, 0128.627E.
Last Amended Date May 15, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK 7M NW OF CAP GRIS NEZ WHILST EN ROUTE DIEPPE TO LONDON. (LL WW1). CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. SUNK BY GUNFIRE 5 MILES WSW FROM CAP GRIS NEZ. (BVLS).

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FAQ

Where is the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 49.067 N,1 28.627 E.

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

The ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 50 49.067 N,1 28.627 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 16, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 102 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY)?

The ROCHESTER CASTLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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