Carnarvonshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carnarvonshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.03 N,9 16.33 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.483833
  • Longitude: -9.272167
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARNARVONSHIRE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 68.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1227
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1896
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2014

Surveying Details

HH100/351/04 18.4.91 LIES ON ROCKS, VERY BROKEN UP AND IN EXPOSED POSITION OFF GOKANE POINT. (I TUNSTEAD, 3.3.91). POSN 512900N, 091618W [OSI]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1876. OWEND AT TIME OF LOSS BY HUGH, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE SAN FRANCISCO FOR LIVERPOOL. HIT THIGE MOR ROCK AND DROVE ASHORE. (SII). CREW ROWED ASHORE. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE IRISH COAST).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29.03 N,9 16.33 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARNARVONSHIRE wreck located?

The CARNARVONSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.03 N,9 16.33 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARNARVONSHIRE?

The seabed around the CARNARVONSHIRE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the CARNARVONSHIRE sink?

The CARNARVONSHIRE sank on Apr 11, 1896.

When was the wreck of the CARNARVONSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the CARNARVONSHIRE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the CARNARVONSHIRE belong to?

The CARNARVONSHIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARNARVONSHIRE carrying?

The CARNARVONSHIRE was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CARNARVONSHIRE?

The CARNARVONSHIRE had a tonnage of 1227 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARNARVONSHIRE?

The CARNARVONSHIRE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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