Carinthia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Carinthia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 29.97 N,3 48.592 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.499500
  • Longitude: -3.809867
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARINTHIA
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.3 m
Sonar Length 18.1
Tonnage 39
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4473/70 30.7.79 LAST POSN GIVEN AS 593000N, 034830W [OGB]. (LL, 30.6.79). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 11, 2020

Circumstances of loss

26.6.79 VESSEL OVERDUE. LAST REPD 26.6.79 25M WNW OF NOUP HEAD, WESTRAY, ORKNEY. CREW OF SIX MISSING. LIFEBELT FOUND ON 27.6.79 ON W SIDE OF ROUSAY. PRESUMED SUNK IN STRONG NW WINDS. (LL, 30.6.79).

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FAQ

Where is the CARINTHIA wreck located?

The CARINTHIA wreck is located at coordinates 59 29.97 N,3 48.592 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARINTHIA?

The seabed around the CARINTHIA lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the CARINTHIA sink?

The CARINTHIA sank on Jun 26, 1979.

When was the wreck of the CARINTHIA discovered?

The wreck of the CARINTHIA was discovered in 1979.

What country did the CARINTHIA belong to?

The CARINTHIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARINTHIA?

The CARINTHIA had a tonnage of 39 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARINTHIA?

The CARINTHIA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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