Carronade Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Carronade Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 44.597 N,4 53.771 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.743283
  • Longitude: -4.896183
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARRONADE
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 13.7 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1984
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1984
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H4458/80 3.9.84 SANK WHILE UNDER TOW BY PILOT CUTTER. PLOTS IN 20MTRS OUTSIDE HUNTERSTON CHANNEL. SHOULD BREAK UP. (TELEX DTD 29.8.84). NCA, POSN 554436N, 045342W.
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW BY PILOT CUTTER.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 44.597 N,4 53.771 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARRONADE wreck located?

The CARRONADE wreck is located at coordinates 55 44.597 N,4 53.771 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARRONADE?

The seabed around the CARRONADE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the CARRONADE sink?

The CARRONADE sank on Aug 29, 1984.

When was the wreck of the CARRONADE discovered?

The wreck of the CARRONADE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the CARRONADE belong to?

The CARRONADE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the CARRONADE?

The CARRONADE is classified as a yacht.