Carlton Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Carlton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.48 N,0 11.472 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.541333
  • Longitude: 0.191200
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARLTON
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 207
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H0965/40 27.1.41 H0965/40 & H0273/41 27.1.41 MINED IN 533224N, 001136E, OR 131.5DEGS, 3.5M FROM SPURN POINT LTHO. SHOWS 1 MAST WHICH COVERS AT MHWS. (FO HUMBER, LIST OF WKS, 30.12.40). - NM 179/41. H4984/47 13.10.47 H4984/47 13.10.47 SURVEY AFTER DISPERSAL. POSN 533224N, 001133E OR 131.5DEGS, 3.475M FROM SPURN LTHO. CLEAR AT 26FT, FOUL AT 27FT, SEABED 33FT. (HMS SCOTT JUNE 1947). CHART AS SW 4FMS 2FT. - NM 2660/47. H0965/40 12.8.49 H0965/40 12.8.49 DRIFT SWEEP AFTER FURTHER DISPERSAL. CLEAR TO WITHIN 2FT OF THE BOTTOM. SEABED VARIES BETWEEN 32FT AND 39FT WITHIN 100YDS OF WK. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER. 7.9.49). AMEND TO WK 5FMS. - NM 1643/49. H6450/68 5.12.68 H6450/68 5.12.68 EXAM'D 6.6.68 IN 533227N, 001136E [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36FT [LAT] IN GEN DEPTH 31FT. SCOUR 40FT. WRECK DIFFICULT TO LOCATE AND IDENTIFY. NO SONAR CONTACT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 39/68). AMEND TO FOUL 6FMS 1FT IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. H2395/73 9.1.74 H2395/73 9.1.74 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. SHOALER DEPTHS THAN PREVIOUS LEAST DEPTH LIE CLOSE S. (SOISS 1973). AMEND TO FOUL 11.0MTRS. BR STD. 20.6.92 20.6.92 SHOWN AS FOUL ON HUMBER 8/12 [1.4.92]. BR STD. 6.9.95 6.9.95 FOUL 11MTRS SHOWN IN 533227N, 001136E [OGB] ON HUMBER SURVEY IN GENERAL DEPTHS OF 9-10MTRS. (ABP HUMBER 8/16 DTD 1994). RETAIN FOUL. NCA. 21.2.01 21.2.01 SHOWN AS F 11.0MTRS IN 5332.462N, 0011.576E [OGB] ON HUMBER 2/10 [SURVEYED MAR-SEP'00]. NE 109. 23.10.08 23.10.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1178). NCA. 30.1.13 30.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1400. AMEND DEAD. RSDRA2025000287992 4.8.2025 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. (ABP HUMBER, DTD 30.4.2025). NFA.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2025

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FAERO FISHING GROUNDS FOR GRIMSBY. MINED. CREW OF 10 LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32.48 N,0 11.472 E
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FAQ

Where is the CARLTON wreck located?

The CARLTON wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.48 N,0 11.472 E.

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

The CARLTON lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.48 N,0 11.472 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARLTON?

The seabed around the CARLTON lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the CARLTON sink?

The CARLTON sank on Oct 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CARLTON discovered?

The wreck of the CARLTON was discovered in 1940.

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 207 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARLTON?

The CARLTON is classified as a drifter.

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