Carthaginian (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carthaginian (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 26.9 N,7 24.06 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.448333
  • Longitude: -7.401000
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.6 m
Width 13.7 m
Sonar Length 116
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 170
Tonnage 4444
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1917
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H4131/68 12.6.68 H4131/68 12.6.68 POSSIBLE WK LOCATED IN 552954N, 071557W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 117FT IN GEN DEPTH 142FT. (HMS HECATE, ROS 1967). CHART AS WK 19FMS (34MTRS). NC 2723. HH100/351/06 30.11.92 HH100/351/06 30.11.92 DIVING EXPEDITION DISCOVERED WRECK TO BE ROCK PINNACLE WITH LEAST DEPTH, 34MTRS IN 552954N, 071557W. (DR N SOTHY, 24.11.92). AMEND DEAD. CHART AS DEPTH 34MTRS. BR STD. 16.1.07 16.1.07 WK LIES IN 5526.90N, 0724.06W [WGD]. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 7.1.07). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 27.4.07 27.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5526.900N, 0724.060W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. LENGTH 116MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 4.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 170/350 DEGS. MAINLY INTACT. ?BOWS S WITH BOWS DETACHED. SCOUR TO E OF MAIN PART, TO W OF DETACHED SOUTHERN SECTION. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 25.2.14 SEP 2014/000357199 25.2.14 LEAST DEPTH 49.30MTRS. (GSI). AMEND WK 49MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1884 BY GOVAN SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALLEN LINE SS CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 457NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J & J THOMPSON , GLASGOW. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR MONTREAL. STRUCK MINE LAID BY U-79, NO 2 HOLD FILLED, WAS ABANDONED AND SANK. 32 LIVES LOST. (SII).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT, ?BOWS S WITH BOW DETACHED, SCOUR CLOSE BY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 26.9 N,7 24.06 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 26.9 N,7 24.06 W.

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

The CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 55 26.9 N,7 24.06 W.

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

The seabed around the CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 14, 1917.

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

The wreck of the CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4444 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY)?

The CARTHAGINIAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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