George E Carter (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
George e carter (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 54.924 N,1 43.088 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.915400
  • Longitude: 1.718133
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY)
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 80
Sonar Width 50
Orientation 90
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Scour Dimensions ,,001.6,
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date May 13, 2020

Surveying Details

H3248/55 5.1.61 REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THIS WK STILL LIES IN 7FMS IN 525420N, 014320E. (NB. NO NOTE OF VESSEL OF THIS NAME IN 'THE LIBERTY SHIPS' BY SAWYER AND MITCHELL. H1952/80 28.1.83 EXAM'D 4.6.82 IN 525452N, 014305E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.7 IN GEN DEPTH 3.5MTRS. WRECKAGE LYING IN SCOUR WITH DEPTH OF 5.5MTRS. (SOISS, HI 22). CHART AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/604/01 22.11.93 EXAM'D 3.7.93 IN 525454.1N, 014312.1E USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 7.5 IN GEN DEPTH 7.3 TO 7.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 9.1MTRS. LENGTH 80MTRS, BREADTH 50MTRS, LIES 090/270 DEG IN DEEP SCOUR WITH SCATTERED DEBRIS AROUND. RETAIN AS FOUL. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 604). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2020/000100123 13.5.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DEAD.

General Comments

AN AREA OF DEBRIS IN DEEP SCOUR

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FAQ

Where is the GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 54.924 N,1 43.088 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1983.

What country did the GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY)?

The GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY)?

The GEORGE E CARTER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a liberty ship.

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