Carl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Carl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 32.3 N,5 1.556 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.538333
  • Longitude: -5.025933
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARL
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Tonnage 1993
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 22, 2007

Surveying Details

22.5.07 22.5.07 REMAINS OF WRECK HAVE BEEN UNCOVERED DUE TO SAND MOVEMENT. POSNS [WGD]: BOW 5032.284N, 0501.569W; MIDSHIPS 5032.300N, 0501556W; STERN 5032.308N, 0501.578W. PHOTOS SUPPLIED. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 21.5.07). MIDSHIPS POSN ACCEPTED FOR FILING. BA 1149 & 1156 STS. 25.11.11 25.11.11 NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1893 BY RIBSON & CO, MARYPORT. STEEL HULL. SEIZED AT CARDIFF IN AUGUST 1914. WAS BEING TOWED TO LONDON AS A DERELICT WHEN SHE WAS ABANDONED IN A GALE AND GROUNDED AT BOOBY'S BAY, CONSTANTINE BAY. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS VOL.2)

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CARL wreck located?

The CARL wreck is located at coordinates 50 32.3 N,5 1.556 W.

When did the CARL sink?

The CARL sank on Oct 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CARL discovered?

The wreck of the CARL was discovered in 2007.

What country did the CARL belong to?

The CARL belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the CARL?

The CARL had a tonnage of 1993 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARL?

The CARL is classified as a sailing vessel.

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