Carita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 2 N,60 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.033333
  • Longitude: -60.400000
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARITA
Type motor vessel
Flag SE
Length 102.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 4054
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 18, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 29.12.75 29.12.75 AGROUND AT MONEY POINT, CAPE NORTH, CAPE BRETON ISLAND. (LL, 20 & 24.12.75). NCA. 11.1.76 11.1.76 BROKEN INTO 3 SECTIONS IN 470200N, 602400W. (LL, 9.1.76). NCA. 16.2.76 16.2.76 BROKEN INTO 5 PARTS. NO CHANCE OF SALVING VESSEL OR CARGO. (LL, 11.2.76).
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CAPTAIN DAG ENGSTROM. PASSAGE THUNDER POINT, LAKE SUPERIOR FOR PORT OF SPAIN. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY WEATHER AFTER DRIFTING DUE TO COMPLETE BLACK-OUT. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CARITA wreck located?

The CARITA wreck is located at coordinates 47 2 N,60 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARITA?

The seabed around the CARITA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the CARITA sink?

The CARITA sank on Dec 18, 1975.

When was the wreck of the CARITA discovered?

The wreck of the CARITA was discovered in 1975.

What country did the CARITA belong to?

The CARITA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the CARITA carrying?

The CARITA was carrying grain,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the CARITA?

The CARITA had a tonnage of 4054 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARITA?

The CARITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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