Carpo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Carpo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 45.537 N,5 30.459 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.758950
  • Longitude: -5.507650
Water Depth 84 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARPO
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Length 49.1 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 494
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1954
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Surveying Details 21.9.72 21.9.72 SANK APPROX 17M SW OF THE LIZARD. (DODS). POSN APPROX 494530N, 053024W. H2590/76 17.3.76 H2590/76 17.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SIDESCAN SWEEP. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). H2979/74 5.4.78 H2979/74 5.4.78 TWO FFS REPORTED IN 494505N, 053043W [OGB] AND 494530N, 053052W [OGB]. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). 4.5.78 4.5.78 CHART AS NDW PA IN 494530N, 053024W. NC 2565 & NE 777. H6501/87/2 8.3.89 H6501/87/2 8.3.89 NOT FOUND IN CHARTED POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 430). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. G/S. [SEE ALSO WK [22251] OF 'CARPO' IN 494344N, 052707W].
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT IN 1949 BY N V SCHEEPSWART 'VOORUITGANG' AND OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY N V MAATS. ZEEVART, FOUNDERED DURING HEAVY WEATHER APPROX 17M SW OF THE LIZARD WHILE ON PASSAGE SWANSEA TO AMSTERDAM. NO SURVIVORS. (DODS).

General Comments

See Also: 22251

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FAQ

Where is the CARPO wreck located?

The CARPO wreck is located at coordinates 49 45.537 N,5 30.459 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARPO?

The seabed around the CARPO lies at approximately 84 meters deep.

When did the CARPO sink?

The CARPO sank on Nov 27, 1954.

When was the wreck of the CARPO discovered?

The wreck of the CARPO was discovered in 1954.

What country did the CARPO belong to?

The CARPO belonged to NL.

What cargo was the CARPO carrying?

The CARPO was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CARPO?

The CARPO had a tonnage of 494 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARPO?

The CARPO is classified as a motor vessel.

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