Carpo (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carpo (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43.771 N,5 27.176 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.729517
  • Longitude: -5.452933
Wreck Depth 78 m
Water Depth 86 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARPO (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 49.1 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 56.9
Sonar Width 15.5
Shadow Height 8.4
Orientation 146
Tonnage 494
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 17 MILES SW OF THE LIZARD. (DODS). 23.4.69 WK IN POSN BY DECCA. (MANIERES, P.169). H2590/76 16.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR AREA SEARCH. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H2979/74 11.11.77 THREE FF REPD IN 494326N, 052701W [OGB]; 494346N, 052735W [OGB]; AND 494400N, 052729W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). H1270/73 24.11.77 WK LOCATED 26.7.77 IN 494400N, 052705W [OGB] USING DECCA. E/S TRACE SUPPLIED. (T E CAKEBREAD). CHART AS USC 80MTRS. NC 2565. H6501/87 8.3.89 EXAM'D 13.10.88 IN 494344N, 052707W [OGB] USING 3-RANGE TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 78 IN GEN DEPTH 85.5MTRS. SHALLOW SCOUR TO SW OF WK. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 4.6MTRS, SHADOW HT 8.4MTRS. LENGTH 56.9MTRS, BEAM 15.5MTRS. PARTIALLY BURIED AND LYING 146/326DEGS WITH BOWS SE AND APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE. RECOMMEND ACCEPT E/S DEPTH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). AMEND TO WK 78MTRS IN REVISED POSN. G/S.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1949 BY N V SCHEEPSWART 'VOORUITGANG' AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY N V MAATS. ZEEVART, FOUNDERED DURING HEAVY WEATHER APPROX 17M SW OF THE LIZARD WHILE ON PASSAGE SWANSEA TO AMSTERDAM. NO SURVIVORS. (DODS).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED AND APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 43.771 N,5 27.176 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARPO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARPO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 43.771 N,5 27.176 W.

How deep is the CARPO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CARPO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 78 meters and is located at coordinates 49 43.771 N,5 27.176 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARPO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARPO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 86 meters deep.

When did the CARPO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARPO (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 27, 1954.

When was the wreck of the CARPO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARPO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1954.

What country did the CARPO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARPO (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the CARPO (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARPO (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CARPO (POSSIBLY)?

The CARPO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 494 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARPO (POSSIBLY)?

The CARPO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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