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
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.
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2014

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).

General Comments

STERN INTACT, BOW COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 12.056 N,4 43.388 W
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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.

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