Carmarthen Coast (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Carmarthen coast (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 51.318 N,1 14.867 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 54.855300
- Longitude: -1.247783
|
| Wreck Depth |
25.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
29 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 |
40 |
| Sonar Width |
10 |
| Shadow Height |
3.4 |
| Orientation |
70 |
| 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 |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.3, |
| Original Detection Year |
1971 |
| Last Detection Year |
1998 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 22, 1998 |
Surveying Details
H2433/71 22.4.71 H2433/71 22.4.71 WK LOCATED IN 545117N, 011452W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.0 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, WITH A POSSIBLE SIDE ECHO AT 25MTRS. NOT FOUND BY EITHER EGERIA OR ENTERPRISE DURING SONAR AREA SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 22.9.70). INS AS WK 15FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 28MTRS. NC 152. HH100/351/06 14.4.93 HH100/351/06 14.4.93 DIVED AUG '91 IN 545118N, 011500W USING RADAR. LIES ON STBD SIDE, WELL BROKEN UP. GUN ON SEABED. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH ON SEABED OF SAND AND BOULDERS. LENGTH 150FT, BEAM 25FT. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA YET. HH100/351/08 11.5.94 HH100/351/08 11.5.94 RADIO RECOVERED FROM WRECK WITH MAKER'S PLATE ATTACHED. RADIO WAS ONE FITTED TO COAST LINE SHIPS. DEPT OF TRANSPORT CONFIRMED VESSEL CARRIED GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING LINOLEUM. FWD PART OF WRECK IS MAINLY FULL OF LINOLEUM. (K A LAWRENCE). HH090/796/01 22.12.98 HH090/796/01 22.12.98 EXAM'D 16.7.98 IN 545119.1N, 011452.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.9, FOUL 26.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.0 IN GEN DEPTH 29.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. APPEARS BADLY DAMAGED AT ONE END WITH A LARGE PIECE OF DEBRIS SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN WK. DEBIS ON SEABED BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES OF THE WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 25.5MTRS. BR STD.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
54 51.318 N,1 14.867 W
Carmarthen Coast (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Carmarthen Coast (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 51.318 N,1 14.867 W.
How deep is the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 51.318 N,1 14.867 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 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 1971.
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,stone.
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.
General Comments
ON STBD SIDE, WELL BROKEN UP