Carmarthen Coast (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carmarthen coast (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 51.318 N,1 14.867 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.855300
  • Longitude: -1.247783
Wreck Depth 25.5 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64.7 m
Width 10.2 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 70
Tonnage 961
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 9, 1939
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions ,,000.3,
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2433/71 22.4.71 H2433/71 22.4.71 WK LOCATED IN 545117N, 011452W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28.0 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS, WITH A POSSIBLE SIDE ECHO AT 25MTRS. NOT FOUND BY EITHER EGERIA OR ENTERPRISE DURING SONAR AREA SEARCH. (HMS ENTERPRISE, H525 22.9.70). INS AS WK 15FMS. BR STD. 15.5.73 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 28MTRS. NC 152. HH100/351/06 14.4.93 HH100/351/06 14.4.93 DIVED AUG '91 IN 545118N, 011500W USING RADAR. LIES ON STBD SIDE, WELL BROKEN UP. GUN ON SEABED. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH ON SEABED OF SAND AND BOULDERS. LENGTH 150FT, BEAM 25FT. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA YET. HH100/351/08 11.5.94 HH100/351/08 11.5.94 RADIO RECOVERED FROM WRECK WITH MAKER'S PLATE ATTACHED. RADIO WAS ONE FITTED TO COAST LINE SHIPS. DEPT OF TRANSPORT CONFIRMED VESSEL CARRIED GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING LINOLEUM. FWD PART OF WRECK IS MAINLY FULL OF LINOLEUM. (K A LAWRENCE). HH090/796/01 22.12.98 HH090/796/01 22.12.98 EXAM'D 16.7.98 IN 545119.1N, 011452.0W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.9, FOUL 26.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.0 IN GEN DEPTH 29.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.4MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS. APPEARS BADLY DAMAGED AT ONE END WITH A LARGE PIECE OF DEBRIS SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN WK. DEBIS ON SEABED BETWEEN THE TWO PIECES OF THE WRECK. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMEND TO SW 25.5MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1998

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 51.318 N,1 14.867 W.

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

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.5 meters and is located at coordinates 54 51.318 N,1 14.867 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 9, 1939.

When was the wreck of the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,stone.

What was the tonnage of the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 961 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY)?

The CARMARTHEN COAST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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