Carpetbaggers Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Carpetbaggers Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.835 N,1 29.885 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.647250
  • Longitude: -1.498083
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARPETBAGGERS
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 8.8 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.3.76 2.3.76 BURNING YACHT IN 503848N, 012948W [OGB], KNOWN TO HAVE 4 X 32 POUND HIGHLY DANGEROUS HYDROGEN BOTTLES ON BOARD. NO TRACE WAS FOUND AFTER LATER SEARCH WAS MADE OF COASTLINE AND GENERAL AREA. (LL, VOL 223). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1968/77 18.8.81 H1968/77 18.8.81 NOT FOUND, AREA FULL OF LOBSTER POTS, VERY IRREGULAR BOTTOM. LOCALS SAY THERE IS NO WRECK IN GIVEN POSITION. (SCESU HI 81/80). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN COLLISION WITH DREDGER 'KINGSDALE' 3M WEST OF THE NEEDLES, MASTER RESCUED AFTER FIRE FORCED HIM TO ABANDON VESSEL. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the CARPETBAGGERS wreck located?

The CARPETBAGGERS wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.835 N,1 29.885 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARPETBAGGERS?

The seabed around the CARPETBAGGERS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the CARPETBAGGERS sink?

The CARPETBAGGERS sank on Feb 29, 1976.

When was the wreck of the CARPETBAGGERS discovered?

The wreck of the CARPETBAGGERS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the CARPETBAGGERS belong to?

The CARPETBAGGERS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CARPETBAGGERS?

The CARPETBAGGERS is classified as a yacht.

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