Carnoustie (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carnoustie (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58.096 N,4 38.432 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.968267
  • Longitude: 4.640533
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY)
Type carrier
Flag GB
Tonnage 391
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2025

Surveying Details

H4856/72 12.3.76 LOCATED BY HMNLS BLOMMENDAL IN 535802N, 043829E [EUR]. LEAST DEPTH 34MTRS. (HAGUE NM 591/76; LL 12.3.76). INS AS WK 18FMS. BR STD. H4830/74 22.4.76 TEMP LT BUOY, FL.G, W TOPMARK REPORTED. (HAMBURG NM 544(T)/76 & DIFRAP 76-08-02). NAVEAM 081/76 ISSUED. 12.8.77 AMEND WK 34MTRS. NES 2182A, 2182B. H2820/71 21.5.82 WK 37.9MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS, SHOWN IN 535811N, 043831E [EUR] ONHMNLS BLOMMENDAL SURVEY, SEP'81 [K 8890/7]. BR STD. H3450/80 1.2.83 WK 37MTRS IN 535812N, 043830E [EUR]. (HAGUE NM 4586/82). NCA. 12.7.89 REFERRED TO AS 'CARNOUSTIE'. POSN NOW 535811.1N, 043831.6E [EUR]. (NETH WK NO L2-238). HH160/351/01 8.8.90 NOW SW 34MTRS. (NETH NM 405/90). - NM 2332/90. 8.3.11 SHOWN IN 5358.096N, 0438.432E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].

Circumstances of loss

REPD OVERDUE AFTER SEVERE STORM. PASSAGE BRUNSBUTTEL FOR LEITH. CONSIDERED TO HAVE FOUNDERED ABOUT 40M N OF TERSCHELLING. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 58.096 N,4 38.432 E.

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

The CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 53 58.096 N,4 38.432 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 3, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY)?

The CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 391 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY)?

The CARNOUSTIE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a carrier.

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