Shanes Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Shanes castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.754 N,5 20.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.479233
  • Longitude: -5.347833
Wreck Depth 47 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SHANES CASTLE
Type coaster
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 55
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0113/45 4.7.45 H0113/45 4.7.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 502830N, 052100W. (PLYMOUTH LIST 840/2, AUBD 301/121). H5872/52 20.11.53 H5872/52 20.11.53 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 502836N, 052100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1149. H2979/74 28.2.79 H2979/74 28.2.79 THREE FFS REPD IN 502818N, 052040W, 502821N, 052059W AND 502849N, 052052W USING DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. H2979/74 19.4.79 H2979/74 19.4.79 FF REPORTED IN 502757N, 052032W USING DECCA. (E.GILES, 16.5.77). H4557/79 23.9.81 H4557/79 23.9.81 WK REPD IN 502848.6N, 052051.9W USING DECCA. (E J WATTS, LIST REC'D AUG 1981). HH100/351/12 2.4.97 HH100/351/12 2.4.97 WK LOCATED IN 502845.5N, 052054.5W USING GPS BY DIVERS. BELL FOUND ENGRAVED SHANES CASTLE. GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. (G J POUND, 5.3.97). AMEND TO NDW IN NEW POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/15 31.3.00 HH100/351/15 31.3.00 DIVED IN LISTED POSN IN 1999. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH. WELL BROKEN UP AND UNRECOGNISABLE AS BEING A SHIP. HEAVILY SALVAGED IN THE PAST. (J ROSEVEARE). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/16 11.7.00 HH100/351/16 11.7.00 WK OF A SMALL UNIDENTIFIED COASTER LIES IN 5028.760N, 0520.910W [WGD] USING GPS. ENGINE IS HIGHEST PART STANDING 3-4MTRS HIGH. (G POUND, TELECON 26.6.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/799/01 18.10.01 HH090/799/01 18.10.01 EXAM'D 8.8.01 IN 5028.754N, 0520.870W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.6 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP. (NP 1008, HI 799). BR STD. HH100/351/18 13.12.01 HH100/351/18 13.12.01 THIS WK IS SHANES CASTLE. (J ROSEVEARE, EMAIL DTD 11.12.01).
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2001

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the SHANES CASTLE wreck located?

The SHANES CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.754 N,5 20.87 W.

How deep is the SHANES CASTLE and where exactly is it located?

The SHANES CASTLE lies at a depth of about 47 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.754 N,5 20.87 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SHANES CASTLE?

The seabed around the SHANES CASTLE lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the SHANES CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the SHANES CASTLE was discovered in 1945.

What type of wreck is the SHANES CASTLE?

The SHANES CASTLE is classified as a coaster.

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