Carolus Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Carolus Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 12.056 N,4 43.388 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.200933
- Longitude: -4.723133
|
| Wreck Depth |
48 m
|
| Water Depth |
56 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CAROLUS |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
NO |
| Length |
68.8 m |
| Width |
9.8 m |
| Draught |
4.1 |
| Sonar Length |
71.2 |
| Sonar Width |
17.1 |
| Shadow Height |
7.15 |
| Orientation |
63 |
| Tonnage |
1041 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 27, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Mud |
| Debris Field |
NILl |
| Original Detection Year |
1966 |
| Last Detection Year |
2014 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Sep 17, 2014 |
Surveying Details
H2839/66 9.2.67 WK IN 501202.4N, 044318W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 165 IN GEN DEPTH 187FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED OF SAND GRAVEL AND SHELL. (HMS MERMAID, 30.3.66). CHART AS WK 27FMS (49MTRS). BR STD. H3193/70 15.6.73 SMALL WK LYING E/W WITH HIGHEST PART TO E & ABOUT 25FT HIGH THE REST ABOUT 18FT. (WILLIAMS, 25.4.73). H3110/72 27.11.73 LOCATED IN 501202.4N, 044318.0W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPT 48.0 IN GEN DEPTH 56.0MTRS. SEABED MUD, SAND, GRAVEL & BROKEN SHELL. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMEND TO WK 48MTRS. H1280/76/31 26.3.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 501211N, 044322W USING DECCA. (LTR DTD 29.1.76). NCA. 3.9.07 DIVED IN 5012.040N, 0443.300W [WGD]. A WELL BROKEN WK. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND SINGLE BOILER. ENGINE HAS GAUGES AND REVERSING WHEEL ON THE STBD SIDE. SHAFT TUNNEL LEADS AFT TO A NEAR INTACT AND UPRIGHT STERN. PART OF THE WK FWD OF THE BOILER LIES ON ITS STBD SIDE. BOW AREA IS COMPLETELY BROKEN DOWN. A LAMP HAS BEEN RECOVERED MARKED 'STYRBORD' SUGGESTING A SCANDANAVIAN CONNECTION. UNLIKELY TO BE 'BUTETOWN'. (N R CHIPCHASE). 20.11.07 HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS CARULUS BY THE BELL. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 17.9.14 EXAM'D 20.7.14 IN 5012.056N, 0443.388W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.99 IN GEN DEPTH 56.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 71.2MTRS, WIDTH 17.1MTRS, HT 7.15MTRS. LIES 063/243 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT ALTHOUGH THE CENRE AND AFTER SECTIONS APPEAR TO HAVE COLLAPSED. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS NE. RETAIN WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1900 BY LAXEVAAGS MSK & JRNSK, BERGEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A/S DAMPSKIBS CAROLUS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 325NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARY FOR ROUEN. FOUNDERED. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 12.056 N,4 43.388 W
Carolus on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the CAROLUS wreck located?
The CAROLUS wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.056 N,4 43.388 W.
How deep is the CAROLUS and where exactly is it located?
The CAROLUS lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.056 N,4 43.388 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CAROLUS?
The seabed around the CAROLUS lies at approximately 56 meters deep.
When did the CAROLUS sink?
The CAROLUS sank on Jan 27, 1918.
When was the wreck of the CAROLUS discovered?
The wreck of the CAROLUS was discovered in 1966.
What country did the CAROLUS belong to?
The CAROLUS belonged to NO.
What cargo was the CAROLUS carrying?
The CAROLUS was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the CAROLUS?
The CAROLUS had a tonnage of 1041 tons.
What type of wreck is the CAROLUS?
The CAROLUS is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
STERN INTACT, BOW COLLAPSED