What is recorded here

Castle Island is a coal boat lost in 1923, now completely broken up at five metres depth. The wreck no longer stands as a hull; it has become a scattered field of rust and memory beneath the County Down sea. Whatever coal it carried is gone, and even its shape has surrendered to the water.

The official Northern Ireland wreck record identifies Castle Island as Coal boat. It was lost in 1923. Recorded depth: 5m. Recorded condition: Wreck is completely broken up.

Castle Island was a coal boat lost in 1923 off the coast of Northern Ireland. The vessel sank in shallow waters and was later found completely broken up, with no details of lives or cargo lost recorded.

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