Carrick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carrick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.983 N,5 10.715 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.116383
  • Longitude: -5.178583
Wreck Depth 36.96 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARRICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 56.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 60.04
Sonar Width 11.64
Shadow Height 8.19
Orientation 212
Tonnage 607
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1906
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 003.2,007.6,001.2,262
Original Detection Year 1906
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SANK NEAR AILSA CRAIG. (CLYDE SHIPWRECKS). 18.8.53 INS AS NDW IN 550400N, 051800W. F 6629. H7551/68 17.1.69 WK LOCATED 5.6.68 IN 550701N, 051034W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 127 IN GEN DEPTH 149FT. NO SCOUR. (HMS HYDRA, HI 27/68). INS AS WK 21FMS. BR STD. H3671/72 20.7.72 EXAM'D 4.7.72 IN 550659N, 051040W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.2 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SLIGHT SCOUR. LENGTH 210 FT, LIES 037/217 DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 51/72). H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. NC 2199. H3671/76 7.12.76 INS BY NM. - NM 73/77. H5982/82 4.11.82 TWO WKS SHOWN IN 550700N, 051050W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS - A-PLOT 4, [1982]. NCA. HH100/351/05 21.1.92 WK IN 550659N, 051040W DIVED ON AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS THE CARRICK. (P C MILLER, 19.12.91). SEP 2021/000322449 22.12.21 EXAM�D 13.5.21 IN 5506.983N, 0510.715W [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 36.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. LENGTH 60.04MTRS, WIDTH 11.64MTRS, HT 8.19MTRS. ORIENTATION 212/032 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 3.2MTRS, WIDTH 7.6MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 262 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1718). INTACT. AMEND NDW 36MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 2021

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SS DUKE OF GORDON IN THICK FOG, WHILE ON PASSAGE BELFAST FOR AYR.

General Comments

MINOR SCOUR, INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT. UK NM 99/22.

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FAQ

Where is the CARRICK wreck located?

The CARRICK wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.983 N,5 10.715 W.

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

The CARRICK lies at a depth of about 36.96 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.983 N,5 10.715 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARRICK?

The seabed around the CARRICK lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the CARRICK sink?

The CARRICK sank on May 26, 1906.

When was the wreck of the CARRICK discovered?

The wreck of the CARRICK was discovered in 1906.

What country did the CARRICK belong to?

The CARRICK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARRICK?

The CARRICK had a tonnage of 607 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARRICK?

The CARRICK is classified as a steam ship.

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