Carasa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carasa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.186 N,5 8.791 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.503100
  • Longitude: -5.146517
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARASA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 86.9 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 76.2
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 144
Tonnage 2099
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2011

Surveying Details

H2959/73 23.7.74 H2959/73 23.7.74 WK LOCATED IN 503010N, 050844W USING DECCA. POSSIBLY CARASA [2099 GRT]. WK COVERED WITH ORE, PROBABLY IRON. HEIGHT 5-8FT IN GENERAL EXCEPT BOWS WHICH ARE FLATTENED & ABOUT 9FT HIGH, DAVITS 12-15FT, & BOILERS 10FT. LONG SHAFT TUNNEL. SEABED ROCK & GRAVEL. (MR GILES, 1974). CHART AS USC 28MTRS. BR STD. 4.5.78 4.5.78 AMEND WK 30MTRS. NC 1178. 23.11.11 23.11.11 LOCATED 25.3.10 IN 5030.186N, 0508.791W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.07 IN GEN DEPTH 38.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 76.2MTRS, WIDTH 24.0MTRS, HT 5.03MTRS. LIES 144/324 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). APPARENTLY BROKEN MIDSHIPS WITH PARTS IN LINE. AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY WILLIAM PICKERSGILL & SONS, SUNDERLAND. CIA NAVIERA VASCONGADA. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 214 NHP, SIGNLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR CARDIFF. TORPEDOED BY UB-92. 6 MEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

BOWS NW, INTACT, WK COVERED WITH ORE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 30.186 N,5 8.791 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARASA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARASA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.186 N,5 8.791 W.

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

The CARASA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.186 N,5 8.791 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARASA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARASA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the CARASA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARASA (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CARASA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARASA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CARASA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARASA (POSSIBLY) belonged to ES.

What cargo was the CARASA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARASA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CARASA (POSSIBLY)?

The CARASA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2099 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARASA (POSSIBLY)?

The CARASA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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