Carmarthen Coast (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carmarthen coast (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 49.59 N,1 9.365 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.826500
  • Longitude: -1.156083
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.7 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 40
Tonnage 961
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 16, 2002

Surveying Details

H0151/39 20.11.39 SUNK IN 545000N, 011230W, APPROX. (C IN C ROSYTH, 9.11.39). SANK 3 MILES OFF SEAHAM HBR. (WW2SL). INS AS DWPA. - PNM 2592/39. H0151/39 13.6.40 INS DWPA. - NM 1475/40. H0151/39 10.10.42 SEARCH AREA OF 1 MILE RADIUS AROUND REP'D POSN TO A DEPTH OF 36FT. NO OBSTN FOUND. (C IN C ROSYTH, 4.10.42). AMEND TO WK 6FMS. - NM 2236/42. H0151/39 16.11.49 SWEPT CLEAR BY OROPESA AT 50FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 114 IN GEN DEPTH 145FT. POSN 544942N, 010917W USING HSA. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, SWEEP REPORT 16.11.49). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 2355/49. H3001/60 23.9.60 AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT. NC 3104. 1.5.73 AMEND TO WK 34MTRS. NC 152. H6330/87 7.11.88 EXAM'D 4.9.88 IN 544935N, 010916W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [7 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 41.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 43.1MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 43.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.4MTRS, LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. PARTIALLY BURIED IN SEDIMENT AND APPARENTLY IN ADVANCED STATE OF DECAY. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A).

Circumstances of loss

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

General Comments

PARTIALLLY BURIED, IN ADVANCED STATE OF DECAY

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FAQ

Where is the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 49.59 N,1 9.365 W.

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

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 54 49.59 N,1 9.365 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 9, 1939.

When was the wreck of the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 961 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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