Carlo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carlo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 28.196 N,3 39.976 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.469933
  • Longitude: -3.666267
Wreck Depth 15.52 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARLO
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 16.5 m
Sonar Length 15.7
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 140
Tonnage 23
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1988
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 017.3,012.3,001.3,140
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H4083/72 4.3.88 SANK IN 542809N, 033949W. (MRSC LIVERPOOL, TELEX DTD 21.2.88). NCA YET. H4083/72 8.3.88 LOCATED IN 542810N, 033956W USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.2MTRS. EXAMINED IN HEAVY WEATHER. MARKED BY G CONICAL LT BUOY, FL.G.10S, IN 542807N, 034005W, OR 243DEGS, 200MTRS FROM WK. (TH HARWICH, TELEX DTD 6.3.88). - NM 927/88. H4083/72 11.4.88 EXAM'D BY DIVERS 7.4.88. POSN CONFIRMED. WK NOW HEELED OVER WITH 45DEG LIST. LEAST DEPTH OVER TALLEST OF 3 MASTS BY E/S 11.1MTRS, BY DIVERS DEPTH GAUGE 11.2MTRS. CONSIDERABLE NETTING ENTANGLED IN RIGGING BUT NOT ABOVE THE TALLEST MAST. (TH HARWICH, TELEXES DTD 7.4.88). NCA YET. HH206/351/01 22.6.89 EXAM'D 8.5.89 IN 542814N, 033950W [OGB] USING DECCA. CHAIN SWEPT CLEAR 13.2, FOUL AT 13.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH FROM A DEFINITE RETURN 13.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20.7MTRS. HOWEVER A FAINT E/S TRACE INDICATED POSSIBLE LEAST DEPTH OF 11.6MTRS, SUGGESTING THE EXISTENCE OF ROPES, LOOSE GEAR OR A FLEXIBLE AERIAL. (THV MERMAID, H525 & REPORT DTD 9.5.89). INS AS WK 11.6MTRS. - NM 2069/89. HH206/351/01 11.8.89 EXAM'D 11.7.89 BY DIVERS IN 542809.5N, 033954W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST DEPTH BY DIVER'S GAUGE, ON TOP OF REMAINING MAST, 14.3 IN GEN DEPTH 20.2MTRS. LIES APPROX E/W. INCLINED 30DEGS TO STBD. MAIN MAST HAS COLLAPSED AND LIES ON SEABED. BUOYANT GEAR CUT FREE FROM WRECKAGE. INTEND TO SWEEP WHEN TIME AND WEATHER PERMIT. (TH LAUNCH ST TUDWAL, 24.7.89). NCA YET, AWAIT SWEEP. HH206/351/01 11.10.89 SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.9MTRS. (TH LAUNCH ST TUDWALL, 6.9.89). BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH NM 33/89 G3). AMEND TO WK SW 13.9MTRS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 3120/89. HH090/728/02 15.9.98 EXAM'D 29.4.98 IN 542812.5N, 034000.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.1MTRS, NOT FOULED DUE TO TIME LIMITATIONS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.5 IN GEN DEPTH 20.2MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 0.8MTR. LENGTH 12.8MTRS, WIDTH 5.9MTRS. LIES 149/329DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LEAST E/S DEPTH IS POSSIBLE FISH. (NP 1008, HI 728). INS AS WK SW 14.1MTRS. BR STD. RSDRA2023000179801 16.11.23 EXAM'D 10.05.2023 IN 5428.196N, 0339.976W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.52MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LENGTH 15.7MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 140/320 DEGS. HIGHLY DEGRADED WK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1730). AMEND TO DW 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2023

Circumstances of loss

22.2.88 SANK AT ANCHOR FOLLOWING A FIRE. (LL, 22.2.88).

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE, HIGHLY DEGRADED WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 28.196 N,3 39.976 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARLO wreck located?

The CARLO wreck is located at coordinates 54 28.196 N,3 39.976 W.

How deep is the CARLO and where exactly is it located?

The CARLO lies at a depth of about 15.52 meters and is located at coordinates 54 28.196 N,3 39.976 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARLO?

The seabed around the CARLO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CARLO sink?

The CARLO sank on Feb 20, 1988.

When was the wreck of the CARLO discovered?

The wreck of the CARLO was discovered in 1988.

What country did the CARLO belong to?

The CARLO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARLO?

The CARLO had a tonnage of 23 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARLO?

The CARLO is classified as a fishing vessel.

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