Carrier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carrier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 21.913 N,0 59.004 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.365217
  • Longitude: 0.983400
Wreck Depth 17.46 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARRIER
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 95.8 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 6.3
Sonar Length 117.5
Sonar Width 66.5
Shadow Height 2.2
Orientation 135
Tonnage 3036
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1945
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 074.0,,000.6,132.0
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 8, 2017

Surveying Details

H0587/45 24.4.45 LOCATED IN 532149N, 005858E. TWO MASTS SHOW. (CAPT M/S, HUMBER, 4.1.45). INS DW (2 MASTS) WITH G CAN, GPFL(2) G 10S, CLOSE SW. - NM 1170/45. H0587/45 13.8.47 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (ML 585, HN). DELETE MASTS. BR STD. H0587/45 31.8.49 EXAM'D IN 532144N, 005906E [OGB] FOLLOWING DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59FT. SCOUR DEPTH 64FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1949). AMEND TO WK 7.75MTRS. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1767/49. H595/58 2.6.58 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. NC 107. H332 1.2.63 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). 23.6.75 AMEND TO WK 13.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 107. HH090/593/01 14.1.94 EXAM'D 23.7.93 IN 532153.6N, 005901.1E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.8 IN GEN DEPTH 18.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 0.9MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BREADTH 60MTRS. SCATTERED BROKEN WRECKAGE LYING 050/230 DEG. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD., HI 593). BR STD. 22.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5321.912N, 0058.992E. 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA. SEP 2016/000091757 8.5.17 EXAM'D 12.7.16 IN 5321.913N, 0059.004E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 117.5MTRS, WIDTH 66.5MTRS, HEIGHT 2.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 74MTRS, DEPTH 0.6MTRS, TOWARD 132/312 DEGS. SCATTERED WRECKAGE. (GARDLINE, HI 1492). AMEND DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY ATEL & CH. DE LA SEINE MARITIME, ST DENIS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S ANGLO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 266HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. MINED.

General Comments

AREA OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 21.913 N,0 59.004 E
Carrier on Wreck Map Carrier Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the CARRIER wreck located?

The CARRIER wreck is located at coordinates 53 21.913 N,0 59.004 E.

How deep is the CARRIER and where exactly is it located?

The CARRIER lies at a depth of about 17.46 meters and is located at coordinates 53 21.913 N,0 59.004 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARRIER?

The seabed around the CARRIER lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the CARRIER sink?

The CARRIER sank on Jan 19, 1945.

When was the wreck of the CARRIER discovered?

The wreck of the CARRIER was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CARRIER belong to?

The CARRIER belonged to NO.

What cargo was the CARRIER carrying?

The CARRIER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CARRIER?

The CARRIER had a tonnage of 3036 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARRIER?

The CARRIER is classified as a steam ship.

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