Carly Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Carly Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 11.748 N,2 29.952 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.195800
  • Longitude: -2.499200
Wreck Depth -2.8 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARLY
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 100.6 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3358
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 23, 1916
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2017

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck CARLY located in the Bay of Biscay at coordinates 47 11.748 N, 2 29.952 W. This underwater structure is a submerged wreck that dries at a depth of approximately 2.5 to 2.8 meters. Maritime records for the CARLY wreck at 47 11.748 N, 2 29.952 W identify it as an underwater structure positioned off the coast of France.

Surveying Details

H5574/16 28.9.16 ST IN 471125N, 022845W. CLEARLY VISIBLE. (PARIS NM 1351/16). - NM 1078/16. H2966/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO DW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). SQ DATE. H2590/23 10.4.23 AMEND TO ST (1916) IN 471146N, 022958W. (PARIS NM 13 603 23). - NM 648/23. 19.11.85 ST, DRIES 2.5MTRS, IN 471148.5N, 022952.3W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 3216. 7.3.89 POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 2MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572063). 26.5.93 SHOWN AS ST PD, DRIES 2.5MTRS, ON FRENCH 6825 [1990 EDN]. CHART AS ST PA D2.5MTRS. NE 3216. 25.3.96 SHOWN AS ST PA, DRIES 2.8MTRS, ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1892 BY W GRAY & CO, WAS WRECKED NEAR LA BANCHE REEF WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM VILLARICOS TO ST NAZAIRE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY WOOLSTON SS CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CARLY wreck located?

The CARLY wreck is located at coordinates 47 11.748 N,2 29.952 W.

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

The CARLY lies at a depth of about -2.8 meters and is located at coordinates 47 11.748 N,2 29.952 W.

When did the CARLY sink?

The CARLY sank on Aug 23, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CARLY discovered?

The wreck of the CARLY was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CARLY belong to?

The CARLY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARLY carrying?

The CARLY was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CARLY?

The CARLY had a tonnage of 3358 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARLY?

The CARLY is classified as a carrier.

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