Carl August Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carl august Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.799 N,2 57.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.346650
  • Longitude: -2.951633
Wreck Depth 0.1 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARL AUGUST
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Length 35.4 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 292
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo animals (land & sea) and birds,granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1891
Original Detection Year 1891
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 4, 1994

Surveying Details

DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MD & HB. DEPTH 2FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 0FMS 2FT ON 3477. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 0.1MTR IN 532047N, 025701W. NC 3477. 22.9.82 22.9.82 SHOWN AS WK 0.1MTRS ON K8022/2. 11.8.86 11.8.86 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY 27/4. AMEND TO FOUL. BR STD. 12.10.89 12.10.89 SHOWN AS WK 0.1MTR ON DRYING BANK. (MERSEY 23/4). NCA. HH206/260/01 4.5.94 HH206/260/01 4.5.94 NOT SHOWN ON MERSEY SURVEY 36-1, BETWEEN LINES OF SOUNDINGS WITH DEPTHS OF 3MTRS. (MD & HC SURVEY DTD 5.11.93). RETAIN AS WK 0.1MTR. NE 3490.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1874 BY J PEUSS, STRALSUND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C A BEUG, STRALSUND. PASSAGE MONTEVIDEO FOR ELLESMERE PORT. STRANDED ON THE HIGH PART OF EASTHAM BANK & BROKE HER BACK, ABOUT 2000FT E FROM S FLOATING MAGAZINE. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, DISPERSED

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FAQ

Where is the CARL AUGUST wreck located?

The CARL AUGUST wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.799 N,2 57.098 W.

How deep is the CARL AUGUST and where exactly is it located?

The CARL AUGUST lies at a depth of about 0.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 20.799 N,2 57.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARL AUGUST?

The seabed around the CARL AUGUST lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CARL AUGUST sink?

The CARL AUGUST sank on Dec 21, 1891.

When was the wreck of the CARL AUGUST discovered?

The wreck of the CARL AUGUST was discovered in 1891.

What country did the CARL AUGUST belong to?

The CARL AUGUST belonged to DE.

What cargo was the CARL AUGUST carrying?

The CARL AUGUST was carrying animals (land & sea) and birds,granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the CARL AUGUST?

The CARL AUGUST had a tonnage of 292 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARL AUGUST?

The CARL AUGUST is classified as a sailing vessel.

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