L H Carl Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
L h carl Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.956 N,2 46.483 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.399267
  • Longitude: -2.774717
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L H CARL
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 9.4
Orientation 124
Tonnage 1916
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 14M W 0.5 S FROM PORTLAND BILL. (WW1SL). H4616/55 16.9.55 H4616/55 16.9.55 INS WK 20FMS IN 502357N, 024622W. (HMS SCOTT). LC 2454 & LC 3315. 7.7.70 7.7.70 REP'D TO BE A SMALL SS. LENGTH 250FT, BEAM 39FT. NAME NOT KNOWN. (FO SEA TRAINING, HM PORTLAND, LTR DTD 30.6.70 TO LLOYDS). H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 36MTRS NC 3315. H4551/76 10.1.77 H4551/76 10.1.77 SMALL CARGO VESSEL, HEADING 300DEGS, IN 502357N, 024622W. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 20.12.76). NCA. 4.9.81 4.9.81 IDENTIFIED BY BELL AS L H CARL. LIES ON PORT SIDE. WELL BROKEN UP. (P STREATON). 26.7.87 26.7.87 CONFIRMED AS WK OF L H CARL. (M SKELSEY). HH090/961/01 5.12.03 HH090/961/01 5.12.03 EXAM'D 15.7.03 IN 5023.956N, 0246.483W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.0 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.4MTRS. LIES 124/304 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 304 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 12MTRS N AND 8MTRS NW. BROKEN INTO TWO MAIN SECTIONS. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 41MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY W GRAY & CO, WEST HARTLEPOLL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMBERT BROS LTD. TWO BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 196NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY CENTRAL MARINE ENGINEERING WORKS, WEST HARTELPOOL. PASSAGE BARRY FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. (WW1SL, LL WW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, IN TWO PARTS, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 23.956 N,2 46.483 W
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FAQ

Where is the L H CARL wreck located?

The L H CARL wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.956 N,2 46.483 W.

How deep is the L H CARL and where exactly is it located?

The L H CARL lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.956 N,2 46.483 W.

How deep is the seabed around the L H CARL?

The seabed around the L H CARL lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the L H CARL sink?

The L H CARL sank on Jul 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the L H CARL discovered?

The wreck of the L H CARL was discovered in 1917.

What country did the L H CARL belong to?

The L H CARL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the L H CARL carrying?

The L H CARL was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the L H CARL?

The L H CARL had a tonnage of 1916 tons.

What type of wreck is the L H CARL?

The L H CARL is classified as a steam ship.

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