Carolin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carolin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 46.2 N,11 48.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.770000
  • Longitude: -11.808333
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAROLIN
Type carrier
Flag CY
Length 53.3 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 422
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 1991

Surveying Details

H3332/76 13.7.81 H3332/76 13.7.81 SANK IN POSN 275 DEG, 25 MILES FROM CAPE MOUNT. (LL 10.7.81). INS AS NDWPA IN 064612N, 114830W. BR STD. 20.10.87 20.10.87 NOT SHOWN ON FR 4850 [1986]. NCA. HH432/350/01 5.12.91 HH432/350/01 5.12.91 INSERTED ON FR CHARTS. (BREST NM 91 47 33). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE MONROVIA FOR NOUAKCHOTT.

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FAQ

Where is the CAROLIN wreck located?

The CAROLIN wreck is located at coordinates 6 46.2 N,11 48.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAROLIN?

The seabed around the CAROLIN lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the CAROLIN sink?

The CAROLIN sank on Jul 6, 1981.

When was the wreck of the CAROLIN discovered?

The wreck of the CAROLIN was discovered in 1981.

What country did the CAROLIN belong to?

The CAROLIN belonged to CY.

What cargo was the CAROLIN carrying?

The CAROLIN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CAROLIN?

The CAROLIN had a tonnage of 422 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAROLIN?

The CAROLIN is classified as a carrier.

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