Carlton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carlton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 25.26 S,57 50.26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.421000
  • Longitude: -57.837667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARLTON
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 766
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1855
Original Detection Year 1855
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source other
Surveying Details 6.3.70 WRECKED ON CAPE CARYSFORT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, POSN 512515S, 575000W FOR FILING ONLY. 8.11.91 THE REMAINS OF A SHIP'S ENGINE IN THE KELP TO W OF CAPE. ON THE ROCKS OFF THE CAPE ITSELF THERE IS THE SHANK OF AN ANCHOR, 18FT LONG, WITH SOME OF THE CABLE. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON CAPE CARYSFORT. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES).

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FAQ

Where is the CARLTON wreck located?

The CARLTON wreck is located at coordinates 51 25.26 S,57 50.26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARLTON?

The seabed around the CARLTON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CARLTON sink?

The CARLTON sank on Aug 4, 1855.

When was the wreck of the CARLTON discovered?

The wreck of the CARLTON was discovered in 1855.

What country did the CARLTON belong to?

The CARLTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARLTON?

The CARLTON had a tonnage of 766 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARLTON?

The CARLTON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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