Carnsew Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carnsew Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.41 N,4 15.613 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.240167
  • Longitude: -4.260217
Wreck Depth 34.48 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARNSEW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 45.8
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 76
Tonnage 689
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 14, 1916
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 16, 0005

Surveying Details

SANK 3 MILES OFF BULL POINT. (R LARN, DEVON SHIPWRECKS). H3840/86 11.4.88 WK EXAM'D 18.2.88 IN 511423N, 041534W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.5 IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS APPROX. APPARENTLY INTACT AND LYING 075/225 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). INS AS WK 33MTRS. BR STD. HH091/158/01 30.6.09 EXAM'D 31.7.07; LOCATED IN 5114.410N, 0415.613W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.99 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 45.8MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HT 5.00MTRS. LIES 076/256 DEGS WITH BOWS NNE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). UPRIGHT, INTACT. RETAIN WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 11.5.16 DIVED IN JUNE 2014; SMALL COASTER/COLLIER, BELL RECOVERED

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY W HARKENSS & SON, MIDDLESBROUGH. BOUND FROM PENARTH. ONE BOILER, SINGLE SHAFT, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 85HP. CARGO COAL. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH SS ARGUS OFF BULL POINT. (SIBI).SS CARNSEW BUILT BY JOHN HARVEY & CO, SUNK IN COLLISION OCT 1903.

General Comments

SS CARNSEW

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FAQ

Where is the CARNSEW wreck located?

The CARNSEW wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.41 N,4 15.613 W.

How deep is the CARNSEW and where exactly is it located?

The CARNSEW lies at a depth of about 34.48 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.41 N,4 15.613 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARNSEW?

The seabed around the CARNSEW lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the CARNSEW sink?

The CARNSEW sank on Jan 14, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CARNSEW discovered?

The wreck of the CARNSEW was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CARNSEW belong to?

The CARNSEW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARNSEW carrying?

The CARNSEW was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CARNSEW?

The CARNSEW had a tonnage of 689 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARNSEW?

The CARNSEW is classified as a steam ship.

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