Tenby Castle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Tenby castle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 17.015 N,4 40.518 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.283583
  • Longitude: -4.675300
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TENBY CASTLE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 53 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 607
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1889
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1285/75/278 5.8.75 REPD IN 531658N, 044012W APPROX. (A. NEWTON, LTR DTD 9.7.75). NCA YET. 6.8.75 BROKE UP 500YDS OFFSHORE. (SHIPWRECKS OF N WALES). H1282/76/50 1.9.76 NOW REPD IN 531700N, 044027W. (A NEWTON, SUB AQUA DIVER). FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2015/000055076 29.12.15 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1451, MMT (UK)). AMEND TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1868 BY R & J EVANS, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D RICHARDS, MILLS & CO. PASSAGE ST NAZAIRE FOR BARROW-IN-FURNESS. STRANDED IN SW FORCE 5 AND FOG. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the TENBY CASTLE wreck located?

The TENBY CASTLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 17.015 N,4 40.518 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TENBY CASTLE?

The seabed around the TENBY CASTLE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the TENBY CASTLE sink?

The TENBY CASTLE sank on Dec 17, 1889.

When was the wreck of the TENBY CASTLE discovered?

The wreck of the TENBY CASTLE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the TENBY CASTLE belong to?

The TENBY CASTLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the TENBY CASTLE carrying?

The TENBY CASTLE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TENBY CASTLE?

The TENBY CASTLE had a tonnage of 607 tons.

What type of wreck is the TENBY CASTLE?

The TENBY CASTLE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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