County Of Carmarthen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
County of carmarthen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 20.06 N,23 9.64 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.334333
  • Longitude: -23.160667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 105.5 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3654
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1922
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Surveying Details VERY APPROX POSN 152000N, 231000N. (DODS). NCA. 20.3.15 NOT SHOWN ON PT262101 [EDN 1.0].
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY ROPNER & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D OWEN & SONS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 322NHP. PASSAGE DAKAR FOR KEY WEST. WRECKED ON NORTH REEF, MAYO ISLAND. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN wreck located?

The COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN wreck is located at coordinates 15 20.06 N,23 9.64 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN?

The seabed around the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN sink?

The COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN sank on Jul 29, 1922.

When was the wreck of the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN discovered?

The wreck of the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN was discovered in 1922.

What country did the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN belong to?

The COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN?

The COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN had a tonnage of 3654 tons.

What type of wreck is the COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN?

The COUNTY OF CARMARTHEN is classified as a steam ship.

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