Caroni River (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Caroni river (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.967 N,5 1.917 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.116117
  • Longitude: -5.031950
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 139 m
Width 18 m
Draught 10.3
Shadow Height 1
Tonnage 7807
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1940
Original Detection Year 2005
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/22 7.6.05 CARONI RIVER BOILERS, PROP SHAFT, CON RODS/ENGINE REMNANTS IN 5006.967N, 0501.917W [WGD] IN SCATTERED CLUMPS. IDENTIFIED BY MAGNETIC SIGNATURE ONLY AS NOTHING STANDS MORE THAN 1MTRS ABOVE SEABED. CINC REQUESTED. (J ROSEVEARE E-MAIL DTD 4.6.05) INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 28.3.12 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS.
Last Amended Date Jun 7, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY BLYTHSWOOD SHIPBUILDING CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH EMPIRE STEAM NAVIGATION CO. 8 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 653BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT. WAS CARRYING OUT TRIALS FOLLOWING REPAIRS AT FALMOUTH & DETONATED A MAGNETIC MINE. TOW ATTEMPT FAILED WHEN VESSEL BROKE UP, STERN SECTION SINKING FIRST BEFORE FORWARD PART CAPSIZED & SANK. (WW2SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.967 N,5 1.917 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Jan 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 2005.

What country did the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) carrying?

The CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 7807 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The CARONI RIVER (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a tanker.

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