Carimor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Carimor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.708 N,0 21.884 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.728467
  • Longitude: -0.364733
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARIMOR
Type barge
Cargo sand
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 14, 2005

Surveying Details

19.2.79 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 75MTRS S OF THE BULLNOSE ON W SIDE OF DISUSED S ANDREW'S DOCK ENT 223DEGS, 2540MTRS FROM HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, HULL. (LL, 19.2.79). POSN 534341.5N, 002147W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA YET. H5970/69 27.3.79 H5970/69 27.3.79 SALVAGE OPS TO COMPLETELY RECOVER WK NEARING COMPLETION. (LL, 17.3.79). NCA. H5970/69 10.4.79 H5970/69 10.4.79 WK RAISED AND REMOVED. (BTDB HUMBER NM 27/79). AMEND LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the CARIMOR wreck located?

The CARIMOR wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.708 N,0 21.884 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARIMOR?

The seabed around the CARIMOR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the CARIMOR sink?

The CARIMOR sank on Jan 22, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CARIMOR discovered?

The wreck of the CARIMOR was discovered in 1979.

What cargo was the CARIMOR carrying?

The CARIMOR was carrying sand.

What type of wreck is the CARIMOR?

The CARIMOR is classified as a barge.

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