Carmarthen Coast Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carmarthen coast Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 50.879 N,1 15.4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.847983
  • Longitude: -1.256667
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARMARTHEN COAST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.7 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 4.1
Tonnage 961
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1939
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1998

Surveying Details

H2433/71 21.4.71 H2433/71 21.4.71 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, ROS DTD 1.12.71). NCA YET. HH100/351/08 11.3.94 HH100/351/08 11.3.94 WK, THOUGHT TO BE THE CARMARTHEN COAST, DIVED OCT 1986 IN 545050.4N, 011527W USING GPS. LIES WITH BOW NW AND STANDING 2 TO 3MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. FORWARD HOLD CONTAINS CARGO OF GRANITE BLOCKS AND LINOLEUM. BOILERS STAND ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH. REMAINDER OF WK ONLY ABOUT 1 TO 2MTRS HIGH. (K A LAWRENCE). INS AS WK 25MTRS. BR STD. HH090/796/01 22.12.98 HH090/796/01 22.12.98 EXAM'D 16.7.98 IN 545052.74N, 011523.99W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 22.2, FOUL 22.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.2 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.1MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. BADLY DAMAGED WITH DEBRIS TO THE WEST. HIGH POINT AT WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE BOW OF THE SHIP. CARGO OF BOULDERS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). BR STD. 26.3.07 26.3.07 THIS IS THE CARMARTHEN COAST. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 25.3.07). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-NOVA, EX-LANGFJORD. BUILT IN 1921 BY ARDROSSAN DRY DOCK & SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COAST LINES LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 142HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE METHIL FOR LONDON. 1000 TONS GENERAL CARGO. MINED 3 MILES OFF SEAHAM. 2 MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the CARMARTHEN COAST wreck located?

The CARMARTHEN COAST wreck is located at coordinates 54 50.879 N,1 15.4 W.

How deep is the CARMARTHEN COAST and where exactly is it located?

The CARMARTHEN COAST lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 54 50.879 N,1 15.4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARMARTHEN COAST?

The seabed around the CARMARTHEN COAST lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the CARMARTHEN COAST sink?

The CARMARTHEN COAST sank on Nov 9, 1939.

When was the wreck of the CARMARTHEN COAST discovered?

The wreck of the CARMARTHEN COAST was discovered in 1971.

What country did the CARMARTHEN COAST belong to?

The CARMARTHEN COAST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARMARTHEN COAST carrying?

The CARMARTHEN COAST was carrying general and mixed goods,stone.

What was the tonnage of the CARMARTHEN COAST?

The CARMARTHEN COAST had a tonnage of 961 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARMARTHEN COAST?

The CARMARTHEN COAST is classified as a steam ship.

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