Carrabin (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carrabin (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 40.03 N,8 9.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.667167
  • Longitude: -8.150667
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARRABIN (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 96.5 m
Width 13.2 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 2739
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H6907/29 H6907/29 [NO DATE] POSN 514000N, 080900W, 10M S OF DAUNT ROCK. (AUTHORTY NOT STATED). NCA. 13.3.78 13.3.78 INS AS WK USC PA 35MTRS. NC 2049. 14.9.01 14.9.01 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 15M S OF DAUNT ROCK. (LL WW1). NCA. HH100/351/20 15.8.03 HH100/351/20 15.8.03 REPORTED IN 5138.90N, 0805.52W (M DENNEHY, FAX DTD 4.2.03). RECORD AMENDED TO 'CARRABIN' (POSSIBLY). SEE ALSO 62747. 26.2.10 26.2.10 EUT POSN: 5140.030N, 0809.040W. NE 1765.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2005

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BUNBURY FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. EX- SUSANNE VINNEN, EX- ALSTERUFER, EX- NORTH STAR, BUILT 1892 BY GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO., ALLOA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH GOVERNMENT, WAR TRANSPORT. TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING OR LOSS OF LIFE BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. (SII)

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FAQ

Where is the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.03 N,8 9.04 W.

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

The CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 51 40.03 N,8 9.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY)?

The CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2739 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARRABIN (POSSIBLY)?

The CARRABIN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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