Cartegena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cartegena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.019 N,4 7.519 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.416983
  • Longitude: -4.125317
Wreck Depth 26.58 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARTEGENA
Type trawler
Length 38.3 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.8
Sonar Length 41
Sonar Width 6.9
Shadow Height 7
Orientation 288
Tonnage 271
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1928
Scour Dimensions 083.3,089.6,002.5,144.0
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3838/86 20.8.87 WK LOCATED IN 532500N, 040726W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 26.8MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357, ROS). INS AS WK 26MTRS. - NM 2699/87. H3838/86 29.3.88 EXAM'D BY HMS BULLDOG WITH HYDROSEARCH ON 30.9.87. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.8 IN GEN DEPTH 33.5MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 8.0MTRS; HYROSEARCH VERTICAL & SHADOW HTS 6.8MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG WITH HIGHEST POINT AT W END. LENGTH 46MTRS, BEAM 14MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 357). AMEND TO WK 26.5MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/01 22.11.89 DIVED ON AND IDENTIFIED AS WK OF A LARGE S TRAWLER. BELL MARKED T.R.4 RECOVERED. LIES WITH BOWS W AND SLIGHT LIST TO PORT AND IS IN AN AMAZING CONDITION. THE MIDSHIPS CANVAS-COVERED BRIDGE IS COMPLETE AS IS MOST OF THE REMAINDER OF THE VESSEL. THE BOW STANDS AT LEAST 7 TO 8MTRS HIGH. (K HURLEY, 23.10.89). 23.7.07 DIVED 24.6.07 525.015N, 0407.500W [WGD]. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 6.5MTRS, HT 5MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. WK HAS A RAISED FO'C'S'LE AND LIES WITH A SLIGHT LIST PORT. RUDDER IS OVER TO STBD. HULL APPEARS TO BE INTACT, ALTHOUGHT THERE DOES APPEAR TO BE DAMAGE TO THE STEM. MASTS AND FUNNEL ARE MISSING AND THE BULWHARKS HAVE CORRODED AWAY IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. THERE ARE ALSO AREAS OF THE DECK MISSING. WHEELHOUSE HAS LARGELY GONE, BUT THE DECKHOUSE ON WHICH IT STOOD TOGETHER WITH THE ENGINE CASING AND GALLEY ARE PRESENT. THE BOILER IS VISIBLE THROUGH THE HOLE WHERE THE FUNNEL WOULD HAVE BEEN. THERE IS A LARGE WINCH IMMEDIATELY IN FRONT OF THE WHEELHOUSE AND FOUR SETS OF GALLOWS ON THE PORT SIDE HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AND ARE BENT OVER. BOTH ANCHORS ARE STILL IN PLACE ON THE BOW, TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED FAIRLEADS AND HAWSE PIPES. THERE IS A PROMINENT BREAKWATER ON THE FO'C'S'LE DECK. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE 'TR' SERIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION SHOW NUMEROUS SIMILARITIES. THIS, WITH THE BELL, CONFIRM THE IDENTITY. BELL IS HELD BY THE MARITIME FORCES COMMAND MUSEUM, HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA. (N COSSONS). NCA. SEP 2020/000174024 4.8.20 EXAM�D 30.1.20 IN 5325.019N, 0407.519W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 26.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. LENGTH 41MTRS, WIDTH 6.9MTRS, HT 7MTRS, ORIENTATION 288/108DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 83.3MTRS, WIDTH 89.6MTRS, 2.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 144DEGS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LISTING SLIGHTLY TO PORT. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1571). AMEND TO DW 26.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2020

Circumstances of loss

EX- TR 4. BUILT IN 1917 BY PORT ARTHUR SHIPBUILDING CO, PORT ARTHUR, ONTARIO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BOSTON DEEP SEA FISHING & ICE CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 62NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR RIO DE JANEIRO. PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN FLEETWOOD PRIOR TO SALE TO A BRAZILIAN OWNER. SAILED FOR AMERICA IN A WESTERLY GALE AND WAS NEVER SEEN AGAIN. POSTED MISSING AT LLOYD'S WITH ALL HANDS, ONE OF HER LIFEBOATS WAS RECOVERED OFF LLANDUDNO, N WALES. (SIBI). BUILT IN CANADA IN 1917 AND THEN LAID UP IN INVERNESS UNTIL 1926. SOLD TO A FISHING COMPANY WHO THEN SOLD HER TO THE BRAZILIAN GOVERNMENT. FOLLOWING A REFIT IN OSTEND SAILED FLEETWOOD AND WAS NOT SEEN AGAIN. (N COSSONS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT, LISTING SLIGHTLY TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 25.019 N,4 7.519 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARTEGENA wreck located?

The CARTEGENA wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.019 N,4 7.519 W.

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

The CARTEGENA lies at a depth of about 26.58 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.019 N,4 7.519 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARTEGENA?

The seabed around the CARTEGENA lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the CARTEGENA sink?

The CARTEGENA sank on Jan 15, 1928.

When was the wreck of the CARTEGENA discovered?

The wreck of the CARTEGENA was discovered in 1987.

What cargo was the CARTEGENA carrying?

The CARTEGENA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CARTEGENA?

The CARTEGENA had a tonnage of 271 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARTEGENA?

The CARTEGENA is classified as a trawler.

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