Caribou Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Caribou Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
54 55.706 N,1 16.398 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.928433
  • Longitude: -1.273300
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARIBOU
Type yacht
Tonnage 5
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4407/59 10.8.60 POSN FROM SUNDERLAND PIER 3M, 260DEGS . (LL 4.7.59). INS AS NDWPA. R/S. H2433/71 21.4.71 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 545542N, 011618W [OGB]. TO BE INVESTIGATED 1971. (ISS ROS DTD 31.12.70). H2189/71 22.5.72 POSSIBLE CONTACT. NOT YET INVESTIGATED. (ISS 1971). 25.7.74 AMENDED TO USC 20MTRS. NC 152. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 1974). HH090/796/01 23.12.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1998

Circumstances of loss

COLLIDED WITH SAILING CRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the CARIBOU wreck located?

The CARIBOU wreck is located at coordinates 54 55.706 N,1 16.398 W.

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

The CARIBOU lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 54 55.706 N,1 16.398 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARIBOU?

The seabed around the CARIBOU lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the CARIBOU sink?

The CARIBOU sank on Jul 4, 1959.

When was the wreck of the CARIBOU discovered?

The wreck of the CARIBOU was discovered in 1959.

What was the tonnage of the CARIBOU?

The CARIBOU had a tonnage of 5 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARIBOU?

The CARIBOU is classified as a yacht.