Caraquet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Caraquet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 27.785 N,64 50.104 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.463083
  • Longitude: -64.835067
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARAQUET
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4890
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 25, 1923
Original Detection Year 1923
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H5980/23 30.8.23 STRANDED WRECK OF RMS CARAQUET LIES IN 322718N, 645004W OR IN POSN 3.25M W OF NORTH ROCK LTHO APPROX, WITH HULL 3 MASTS & FUNNEL VISIBLE ABOVE WATER. (HM SURVEYING VESSEL MUTINE, HN). - NM 1632/23. H6693/26 15.10.26 WK NO LONGER VISIBLE. (KHM BERMUDA, HN). AMEND DW. BR STD. 21.5.84 DATUM SHIFT: 322743N, 644951W. NE 334. 9.4.97 [WGD] POSN: 322745N, 644957W. NC 334. SEP 2017/000093349 4.5.17 REVISED POSN 3227.78N, 6450.10W [WGD]. (BERMUDA GOVT. EMAIL DTD 13.04.17). SHOWN WITH CIRCULAR RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 300M, FISHING AND ANCHORING PROHIBITED.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKET CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 324NHP. PASSAGE HALIFAX, NS FOR THE WEST INDIES. WENT ASHORE ON THE NORTHERN REEF. (DODS).

General Comments

Rest'D area 300m radius. No fishing/anchoring.

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FAQ

Where is the CARAQUET wreck located?

The CARAQUET wreck is located at coordinates 32 27.785 N,64 50.104 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARAQUET?

The seabed around the CARAQUET lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the CARAQUET sink?

The CARAQUET sank on Jun 25, 1923.

When was the wreck of the CARAQUET discovered?

The wreck of the CARAQUET was discovered in 1923.

What country did the CARAQUET belong to?

The CARAQUET belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARAQUET?

The CARAQUET had a tonnage of 4890 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARAQUET?

The CARAQUET is classified as a steam ship.

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