Carina (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carina (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 47.754 N,33 51.377 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.795900
  • Longitude: 33.856283
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARINA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2025

Surveying Details

11.6.90 WK RECENTLY DISCOVERED ON SHA'B ALI REEF, IN 274800N, 335125E. (D WRIGHT, TELECON). NCA YET. HH100/351/11 25.1.96 REPD TO BE OLD VESSEL, CIRCA 1900 WITH HUGE PROPELLER ON MAIN DECK AND 5 BIG BOILERS LYING NEARBY IN APPROX 274745N, 335122.5E [WGD]. (C P STOLL). CHART AS NDW PA. BR STD. 4.12.00 [WGD] POSN RE-ASSESSED BY GEO REFERENCING: 2743.738N, 3351.333E. NE 2374. 28.2.01 NAME GIVEN AS CARINA FROM AN UNRELIABLE SOURCE. STEAM DRIVEN SAILING VESSEL. WELL BROKEN UP, HARD CORAL GROWTH WOULD SUGGEST WRECK IS OVER 50 YEARS OLD. WRECKAGE IS SPREAD OVER A WIDE AREA. VERY LONG PROPELLER SHAFT. LONG STEEL BOW SPRIT SUPPORT AND CUIOUS STEERING YOLK DIRECTLY ABOVE THE RUDDER OPERATED BY ROPES. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON, LTR DTD 23.2.01) NCA. HH100/351/18 4.9.02 WK IN 2747.754N, 3351.377E [WGD] USING GPS, KNOWN LOCALLY AS CARINA, BUT NO INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND OF A VESSEL WITH THAT NAME. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON, LTR DTD 24.8.02) AMEND TO NDW IN NEW POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

HIT REEF PROBABLY.

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FAQ

Where is the CARINA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARINA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 27 47.754 N,33 51.377 E.

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

The seabed around the CARINA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

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

The wreck of the CARINA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1990.

What cargo was the CARINA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARINA (POSSIBLY) was carrying construction materials.

What type of wreck is the CARINA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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