Carrie Dingle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carrie dingle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.793 N,0 22.596 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.646550
  • Longitude: 0.376600
Wreck Depth 29.57 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARRIE DINGLE
Type brigantine
Flag GB
Length 32 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 135
Tonnage 194
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1889
Bottom Texture 4,17,7
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Surveying Details

HH100/351/10 8.11.95 WK, IDENTIFIED AS THE `CARRIE DINGLE' BY HER BELL, FOUND IN 503848N,002235.5E [WGD]. THE ONLY PART VISIBLE IS HER CARGO OF SLATE WHICH STANDS 1-2MTRS PROUD IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 33MTRS [REDUCED]. REPD TO BE NO DANGER AS IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SNAG. (S HOWLAND, LTR DTD 2.11.95). CHART AS USC 30MTRS IN 503845.8N, 002241.3E [OGB]. BR STD. 8.6.09 REMAINS OF A WOODEN VESSEL IN 5038.789N, 0022.600E [WGD] OF 18MTRS LENGTH & 4MTRS WIDTH. LYING EAST/WEST (BOWS EAST) WITH THE HIGHEST POINT OF 2MTRS LYING MIDSHIPS. MIXED CARGO OF SLATE, INCLUDING ROOFING SLATE & LARGER 2 X 1MTR SLABS WHICH MAKE UP THE HIGHEST POINT. THE REST OF THE WK IS LEVEL WITH THE SEABED THOUGH THERE IS A METAL STEERING QUADRANT TO THE WEST OF THE LARGE PILE OF SLATE. POSSIBLY THE 'MARY WYLIE'? (JAMIE SMITH, EMAILS DTD 5.6.09 & 8.6.09). INS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 01.07.15, WK SHOWN IN 5038.793N, 0022.596E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.57MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32.5MTRS. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 3MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND NDW 29.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

WHILST EN-ROUTE PORTHMADOG TO HARBOROUGH WAS IN COLLISION WITH RED STAR VESSEL `NOORDLAND'. ALL CREW SAVED. VESSEL BUILT IN 1873 IN FOWEY.

General Comments

ONLY CARGO OF SLATE REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 38.793 N,0 22.596 E
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FAQ

Where is the CARRIE DINGLE wreck located?

The CARRIE DINGLE wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.793 N,0 22.596 E.

How deep is the CARRIE DINGLE and where exactly is it located?

The CARRIE DINGLE lies at a depth of about 29.57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.793 N,0 22.596 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARRIE DINGLE?

The seabed around the CARRIE DINGLE lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the CARRIE DINGLE sink?

The CARRIE DINGLE sank on Apr 6, 1889.

When was the wreck of the CARRIE DINGLE discovered?

The wreck of the CARRIE DINGLE was discovered in 1995.

What country did the CARRIE DINGLE belong to?

The CARRIE DINGLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARRIE DINGLE carrying?

The CARRIE DINGLE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the CARRIE DINGLE?

The CARRIE DINGLE had a tonnage of 194 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARRIE DINGLE?

The CARRIE DINGLE is classified as a brigantine.

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