Cardanel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cardanel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 55.624 N,1 47.74 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.927067
  • Longitude: 1.795667
Wreck Depth 26.46 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARDANEL
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 19.8 m
Width 5.8 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 20.7
Sonar Width 10.5
Shadow Height 5.4
Orientation 103
Tonnage 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1998
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 048.0,014.6,001.0,135
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details HH242/550/05 16.9.98 SUNK IN 525551N, 014748E [OGB]. (MRCC YARMOUTH FAX DTD 13.9.98). NCA YET. HH242/555/04 16.10.98 LOCATED IN 525535N, 014752E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.7 IN GEN DEPTH 31.1MTRS. LIES NW/SE AND IS NEARLY UPRIGHT. (TH, TLX DTD 16.9.98). HH242/555/04 16.10.98 SWEPT CLEAR 21.2, FOUL 22.3MTRS. (TH, TLX DTD 19.9.98). INS AS SW 21MTRS. - NM 4208/98. SEP 2020/000100123 22.5.20 EXAM'D 12.02.19; IN 5255.624N, 0147.740E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.46MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 20.7MTRS, WIDTH 10.5MTRS, HEIGHT 5.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 283/103 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 14.6MTRS, 1MTR DEEP, TOWARDS 135DEGS. WRECK IS LYING ON ITS STARBOARD SIDE AND IS INTACT. WRECK APPEARS TO BE A TRAWLER. MASTS AND SUPERSTRUCTURE ARE VISIBLE ON THE NORTHERN SIDE. (MERITAITO, HI 1580). AMEND DW 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2020

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the CARDANEL wreck located?

The CARDANEL wreck is located at coordinates 52 55.624 N,1 47.74 E.

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

The CARDANEL lies at a depth of about 26.46 meters and is located at coordinates 52 55.624 N,1 47.74 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARDANEL?

The seabed around the CARDANEL lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the CARDANEL sink?

The CARDANEL sank on Sep 13, 1998.

When was the wreck of the CARDANEL discovered?

The wreck of the CARDANEL was discovered in 1998.

What country did the CARDANEL belong to?

The CARDANEL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARDANEL?

The CARDANEL had a tonnage of 45 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARDANEL?

The CARDANEL is classified as a trawler.

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