Carolina Thornden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carolina thornden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 50.408 N,2 54.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.840133
  • Longitude: -2.901617
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAROLINA THORNDEN
Type blockship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3645
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source owner/operator
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2020

Surveying Details

H2496/72 14.3.72 POSN 585026N, 025400W, OR 184DEG, 2100FT FROM SPOT HEIGHT (107) ON BURRAY. SECTION OF HULL ABOUT 40FT LONG REMAINS. NO INDICATION OF WHICH PART OF WK THIS IS. ALL FITTINGS REMOVED. (UNDERMARINE OPERATIONS, 5.3.72). INS AS DWP. BR STD. 19.8.80 COVERED BY BLOCKSHIPS, SEE NOTE LEGEND ON NE 2162. 11.12.81 COVERED BY WKS LEGEND ON NC 2250.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL SINGLE-SCREW M TANKER, BUILT 1938, SUNK AS A BLOCKSHIP TO REPLACE 'GONDOLIER'. (WKS OF SCAPA FLOW).

General Comments

Covered by Legend (Underwater obstns)

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FAQ

Where is the CAROLINA THORNDEN wreck located?

The CAROLINA THORNDEN wreck is located at coordinates 58 50.408 N,2 54.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAROLINA THORNDEN?

The seabed around the CAROLINA THORNDEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CAROLINA THORNDEN sink?

The CAROLINA THORNDEN sank on Apr 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CAROLINA THORNDEN discovered?

The wreck of the CAROLINA THORNDEN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CAROLINA THORNDEN belong to?

The CAROLINA THORNDEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAROLINA THORNDEN?

The CAROLINA THORNDEN had a tonnage of 3645 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAROLINA THORNDEN?

The CAROLINA THORNDEN is classified as a blockship.

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