Caribsea Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Caribsea Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
34 36.420 N,76 18.878 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.606997
  • Longitude: -76.314633
Wreck Depth 14.94 m
Name CARIBSEA
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY NM35/43(2545)-- WRECK LIGHTED BUOY "D" ESTABLISHED IN 96FT OF ì WATER, 11.3MILES, 98DEG, 20MIN FROM CAPE LOOKOUT LIGHT TO MARK A ì WRECK. THE BUOY IS MOORED 200YDS, 130DEG FROM THE WRECK IN LAT ì 34/35/43W, LONG 76/18/02W. F00052WD/43-44--NO.359; CARIBSEA, POSITION GIVEN IN LAT ì 34/35/42N, LONG 76/18/00W. CLEARANCE IN EXCESS OF 40FT CLAIMED. ì LTD BUOY "D". CL684/55--REPORTS F00143WD BELOW. NM42/55(4717)--10/15/55; REPORTS F00143WD BELOW. F00143WD/55--NO.451; WK CLEARED TO 47 FT, HUNG 49 FT, AND A SOUNDING OF ì 53 FT. POSITION GIVEN IN LAT 34/36/24.6N, LONG 76/18/54W (NAD27). H9060/69-70-- WRECK NOT VERIFIED OR DISPROVED. DESCRIPTION 24 NO.451; CARGO, 2609 GT; SUNK 3/11/42 BY SUBMARINE; REPORTED DEMOLISHED REPORTED THRU 5TH N.D. LTR, 8/4/44; POS. 34-35-43N, 76-18-02W 27 NO.359; 1610 NT; AT POS.34-35-43N, 76-18-02W (OTHERWISE SAME AS DOCUMENT 24) 195 LORAN-C RATES: 9960 CHAIN; 27042.3-X AND 39740.7-Y WRECK LIES IN 85-FT DEPTHS WITH THE BOW RELATIVELY INTACT AND THE HIGHEST PT OFF THE BOTTOM. **** LORAN-C RATES: 9960 CHAIN; 27042.5-X AND 39740.2-Y; STEVEN PFAFF (919-759-9525) PROVIDED THE VERIFIED LORAN NUMBERS. 223 MANGANESE ORE 230 NO.35927 (REVISED 5/98 RWD)

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FAQ

Where is the CARIBSEA wreck located?

The CARIBSEA wreck is located at coordinates 34 36.420 N,76 18.878 W.

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

The CARIBSEA lies at a depth of about 14.94 meters and is located at coordinates 34 36.420 N,76 18.878 W.