Carvela Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carvela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
58 14.47 N,0 25.8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.241167
  • Longitude: -0.430000
Wreck Depth 110 m
Water Depth 128 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARVELA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 26.9 m
Width 7.2 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 52
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1999
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH260/400/05 20.12.99 HH260/400/05 20.12.99 SANK IN 5814.51N, 00 25.7W [EUR]. (MRCC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 20.12.99). INS AS WK USC 110MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). - NM 378/2000.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 1999

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER. LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW OF SIX RESCUED. BUILT IN 1979.

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the CARVELA wreck located?

The CARVELA wreck is located at coordinates 58 14.47 N,0 25.8 W.

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

The CARVELA lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 58 14.47 N,0 25.8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARVELA?

The seabed around the CARVELA lies at approximately 128 meters deep.

When did the CARVELA sink?

The CARVELA sank on Dec 20, 1999.

When was the wreck of the CARVELA discovered?

The wreck of the CARVELA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the CARVELA belong to?

The CARVELA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARVELA?

The CARVELA had a tonnage of 52 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARVELA?

The CARVELA is classified as a fishing vessel.