Caroline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Caroline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 7.61 N,0 6.828 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.126833
  • Longitude: 0.113800
Wreck Depth 40.4 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAROLINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 58.7 m
Width 8.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 9.7
Orientation 155
Tonnage 679
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 008.2,,000.2,249.0
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 5, 2016

Surveying Details

H5084/77 18.3.80 EXAM'D 14.11.79 IN 540735.2N, 000655.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.1 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 7.3MTRS. LENGTH 54MTRS, WIDTH 10.5MTRS. LIES 152/332 DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 64/79). BR STD. HH090/730/01 19.12.97 EXAM'D 13.6.97 IN 540736.1N, 000650.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.6MTRS. LENGTH 58MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. WELL DEFINED SMALL WK. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE APPARENT. WHEELHOUSE AT STERN IS THE HIGH POINT. (GARDLINE, HI 730). BR STD. 11.12.01 THIS COULD BE CAROLINE. HAS BEEN DIVED TWICE, BUT NOTHING FOUND TO IDENTIFY THE WK. (R YOUNG, EMAIL). NCA. HH100/351/18 8.4.02 UPRIGHT WITH BOWS SW. AFT ENGINE AND TWO BOILERS. SEABED GRAVEL AND SAND. CARGO INCLUDES EMPTY CAMP COFFEE BOTTLES AND PORT BOTTLES. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 20.06.16 EXAM'D 18.02.16 IN 5407.610N, 0006.828W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HT 9.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335. SCOUR LENGTH 8.2MTRS, 0.2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 249 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK MAINLY INTACT. THERE APPEARS TO BE MINOR SCOURING AROUND THE BOW. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 40MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1878 BY T ROYDON & SONS, LIVERPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CARRON CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 168HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CAIRD BROS, BIRKENHEAD. PASSAGE LEITH FOR LONDON. GENERAL CARGO. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS MERIDA.

General Comments

Mainly intact

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FAQ

Where is the CAROLINE wreck located?

The CAROLINE wreck is located at coordinates 54 7.61 N,0 6.828 E.

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

The CAROLINE lies at a depth of about 40.4 meters and is located at coordinates 54 7.61 N,0 6.828 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAROLINE?

The seabed around the CAROLINE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the CAROLINE sink?

The CAROLINE sank on May 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CAROLINE discovered?

The wreck of the CAROLINE was discovered in 1980.

What country did the CAROLINE belong to?

The CAROLINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAROLINE carrying?

The CAROLINE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CAROLINE?

The CAROLINE had a tonnage of 679 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAROLINE?

The CAROLINE is classified as a steam ship.

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