Carisbrook (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carisbrook (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 17.901 N,2 44.598 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.298350
  • Longitude: -2.743300
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.4 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 85
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 1.2
Orientation 170
Tonnage 2352
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0021.0,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source research vessel
Surveying Details H1310/86/35 24.12.86 WK LOCATED IN 581756N, 024432W [EUR] USING TRISPONDER. STANDS 1MTR HIGH AND IS SPREAD OVER AN AREA 80 X 40MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE. (ARCO OIL PRODUCTS, 15.12.86). INS AS WK 48MTRS IN 581755N, 024432W [OGB]. BR STD. H3833/86 25.2.88 EXAM'D 13.7.87 IN 581755N, 024431W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. NO DCS3 HT. LIES N/S. NOT FULLY SURVEYED. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMS FAWN, HI 353). NCA. HH091/150/01 - SEP 2008/000007851 23.1.08 EXAM'D 26.6.06 IN 5817.901N, 0244.598W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.0 IN GEN DEPTH 49.7MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP WITHIN 21MTRS OF WK. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 1.2MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS WITH BOWS N. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED AND DEGRADED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1150). AMEND WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BROOK SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 236HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR LEATH. CAPTURED BY U-38, ABANDONED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

COLLAPSED, MINOR SCOUR WITHIN 21MTRS, BOWS N

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 17.901 N,2 44.598 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 17.901 N,2 44.598 W.

How deep is the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 58 17.901 N,2 44.598 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 21, 1915.

When was the wreck of the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY)?

The CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2352 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY)?

The CARISBROOK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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