Caroline Susan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Caroline susan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.434 N,1 40.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.673900
  • Longitude: -1.679167
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAROLINE SUSAN
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 23
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H583/40 29.7.41 SANK 296.5DEGS, 3.8M FROM NEEDLES. POSN 504024N, 014040W FOR FILING ONLY. 6.8.70 REPD TO HAVE FOUNDERED 294DEGS, 4M FROM BATTERY OBSERVATION POST, OLD NEEDLES. (LL). NCA. 24.10.12 NOT LOCATED BY M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD. PROBABLY AN EX-NAVAL PINNACE, CONVERED IN SOUTHAMPTON IN 1938 TO A M YACHT. MACHINERY BUILT IN 1938 BY HYLAND. TWIN 4 CYLINDER PARAFFIN ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE FROM POOLE. MINED. (D C WENDES). REPD TO HAVE EITHER BLOWN UP OR FOUNDERED. (LLOYDS).

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FAQ

Where is the CAROLINE SUSAN wreck located?

The CAROLINE SUSAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.434 N,1 40.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAROLINE SUSAN?

The seabed around the CAROLINE SUSAN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the CAROLINE SUSAN sink?

The CAROLINE SUSAN sank on Jun 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CAROLINE SUSAN discovered?

The wreck of the CAROLINE SUSAN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CAROLINE SUSAN belong to?

The CAROLINE SUSAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAROLINE SUSAN?

The CAROLINE SUSAN had a tonnage of 23 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAROLINE SUSAN?

The CAROLINE SUSAN is classified as a yacht.

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