Carbon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Carbon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.62 N,1 28.64 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.660333
  • Longitude: -1.477333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARBON
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 21.9 m
Width 5.2 m
Tonnage 185
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 10, 1948
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3543/87 REMAINS OF A WRECK LIE AT THE EXTREME N OF BROOK LEDGES, ON A BRG OF 319DEGS (M) FROM THE THIMBLE, THE CAIRN ON THE LEDGE OFF BROOK POINT. (P BRUCE, WIGHT HAZARDS, P 18).CHART AS ST PA IN 503910N, 012806W [OGB]. BR STD. H1310/87/6 1.2.88 IDENTIFIED AS WK OF S TUG 'CARBON'. (D P FASHAM, 7.1.88). 21.2.07 LIES CLOSE TO 5039.62N, 0128.64W [WGD]. STANDS ABOUT 2MTRS ON SANDY SEABED. EXPOSED AT LW AND ON EXCEPTIONALLY LOW TIDE IT IS POSSIBLE TO WALK AROUND THE WK. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS). RETAIN AS STPA IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1896 BY R GRAGGS & SONS, MIDDLESBROUGH. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 65NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J STEWARD & SONS LTD, LONDON. OWNED BY THE ADMIRALTY FROM 1900 AS A DOCKYARD BERTHING TUG. SOLD IN 1947 AND LOST. PASSAGE PORTLAND FOR SOUTHAMPTON UNDER TOW OF TUG FW 23 FOR BREAKING. DRIFTED ASHORE. (SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS, LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CARBON wreck located?

The CARBON wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.62 N,1 28.64 W.

When did the CARBON sink?

The CARBON sank on Nov 10, 1948.

When was the wreck of the CARBON discovered?

The wreck of the CARBON was discovered in 1948.

What country did the CARBON belong to?

The CARBON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARBON?

The CARBON had a tonnage of 185 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARBON?

The CARBON is classified as a tug.

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