Carol Ann Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carol ann Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 34.929 N,5 57.597 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.582150
  • Longitude: -5.959950
Wreck Depth 6.5 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAROL ANN
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17.1 m
Sonar Length 14
Sonar Width 3
Shadow Height 1
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1971
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.11.71 19.11.71 SANK AT RHEMORE (PORT MORE) ON MORVERN SHORE OF THE SOUND OF MULL, ABOUT 8M N OF LOCHALINE. TOP OF MASTS SHOWING. BOWS E. (LL 206). H1270/71 23.11.71 H1270/71 23.11.71 POSN 563503N, 055738W [OGB] CONFIRMED. (CG SOUTHEND, ARGYLL). H5249/73 14.1.74 H5249/73 14.1.74 SMALL MFV CAROL ANN, LIES S OF MORNING STAR [2723]. LOCATED IN 563456N, 055733W [OGB] USING HSA. LEAST DEPTH 0.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. ON ROCKS, VERY CLOSE INSHORE ON SW CORNER OF DUN BAN LEDGE. BOWS NE. (BOAT PARTY NP5640(M)). INS AS WK 0FMS 1FT. BR STD. 4.8.08 4.8.08 [EUT] POSN: 5634.922N, 0557.613W. NE 2394. 30.8.08 30.8.08 WK LIES VERY CLOSE INSHORE ON SW CORNER OF DUN BAN LEDGE. VERY BROKEN UP, KELP COVERED WRECKAGE MAINLY CONSISTING OF STEEL HULL PLATING. (SHIPWRECKS OF W OF SCOTLAND, PUBLISHED 1995) NCA. 12.3.12 12.3.12 EXAM'D 30.10.11 IN 5634.929N, 0557.597W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.50 IN GEN DEPTH 7.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 14MTRS, WIDTH 3MTRS, HT 1MTR. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY AS A WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1364). AREA OF DEBRIS. AMEND WK 6.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2012

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE CAMPBELTOWN FOR TOBERMORY. RAN AGROUND ON RHEMORE POINT. CREW OF 3 SWAM ASHORE. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND).

General Comments

BROKEN UP DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the CAROL ANN wreck located?

The CAROL ANN wreck is located at coordinates 56 34.929 N,5 57.597 W.

How deep is the CAROL ANN and where exactly is it located?

The CAROL ANN lies at a depth of about 6.5 meters and is located at coordinates 56 34.929 N,5 57.597 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAROL ANN?

The seabed around the CAROL ANN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the CAROL ANN sink?

The CAROL ANN sank on Nov 18, 1971.

When was the wreck of the CAROL ANN discovered?

The wreck of the CAROL ANN was discovered in 1971.

What country did the CAROL ANN belong to?

The CAROL ANN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CAROL ANN?

The CAROL ANN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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