Caroline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Caroline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.272 N,5 8.532 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.921200
  • Longitude: -5.142200
Wreck Depth 65 m
Water Depth 77 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAROLINE
Type carrier
Flag HN
Length 51.8 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 53
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 11.8
Orientation 12
Tonnage 424
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1985
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5051/70 25.4.85 H5051/70 25.4.85 LOCATED BY THV STELLA IN 495515N, 050830.5W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.9 IN GEN DEPTH 78MTRS [LAT]. (TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 8.4.85). BR STD. HH091/059/01 6.4.05 HH091/059/01 6.4.05 EXAM'D 20.8.04 IN 4955.272N, 0508.532W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 65.8 IN GEN DEPTH 77.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 11.8MTRS. LIES 012/192 DEGS WITH BOW S. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 65MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 1.8.05 HH100/351/22 1.8.05 BELL RECOVERED MARKED
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 0001

Circumstances of loss

8.4.85 REPORTED LISTING HEAVILY TO STBD IN NEAR GALE FORCE WINDS. ABANDONED BY CREW. LATER SEEN TO CAPSIZE AND SINK. (LL, 8.4.85). ON PASSAGE ANTWERP TO GLOUCESTER. (LLOYDS VOL 260). BUILT 1957 BY HOLST, HAMBURG WITH SINGLE SHAFT, OIL ENGINE. (SIBI)

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the CAROLINE wreck located?

The CAROLINE wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.272 N,5 8.532 W.

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

The CAROLINE lies at a depth of about 65 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.272 N,5 8.532 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAROLINE?

The seabed around the CAROLINE lies at approximately 77 meters deep.

When did the CAROLINE sink?

The CAROLINE sank on Apr 7, 1985.

When was the wreck of the CAROLINE discovered?

The wreck of the CAROLINE was discovered in 1985.

What country did the CAROLINE belong to?

The CAROLINE belonged to HN.

What cargo was the CAROLINE carrying?

The CAROLINE was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the CAROLINE?

The CAROLINE had a tonnage of 424 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAROLINE?

The CAROLINE is classified as a carrier.

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