Earl Of Carrick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Earl of carrick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 27.374 N,5 23.385 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.456233
  • Longitude: -5.389750
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EARL OF CARRICK
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.8 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 258
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1878
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H1270/78 24.1.78 LOCATED 80FT FROM CONNEL BRIDGE ON A BEARING OF 075DEGS. STERN PART OF STEEL HULL 35FT LONG IS INVERTED, STEEL PROPELLOR STILL IN PLACE. LARGE RECIPROCATING ENGINE 25FT DOWNSTREAM FROM HULL. WK IN 2 PIECES, FRONT HALF MISSING. DIVED IN 1970, DESPITE HAZARDOUS TIDAL STREAM OF 11 KNOTS (A V GALE, SCOTTISH MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSN, LTR DTD 20.1.78). POSN 5627.383N, 0523.317W [OGB]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1875 BY ABERC'RN SHIPBUILDING CO. ONE BOILER, INVERTED COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J & T YOUNG, AYR. PASSAGE WORKINGTON FOR BONAR, ARGYLL. STRANDED IN SE FORCE 2 WHILE ATTEMPTING TO NEGOTIATE THE FALLS OF LORA. (SIBI)

General Comments

IN TWO PARTS, STERN INVERTED, ENGINE TO W, BOW MISSING

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 27.374 N,5 23.385 W
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FAQ

Where is the EARL OF CARRICK wreck located?

The EARL OF CARRICK wreck is located at coordinates 56 27.374 N,5 23.385 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EARL OF CARRICK?

The seabed around the EARL OF CARRICK lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the EARL OF CARRICK sink?

The EARL OF CARRICK sank on Sep 29, 1878.

When was the wreck of the EARL OF CARRICK discovered?

The wreck of the EARL OF CARRICK was discovered in 1978.

What country did the EARL OF CARRICK belong to?

The EARL OF CARRICK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EARL OF CARRICK carrying?

The EARL OF CARRICK was carrying railway: stock and construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the EARL OF CARRICK?

The EARL OF CARRICK had a tonnage of 258 tons.

What type of wreck is the EARL OF CARRICK?

The EARL OF CARRICK is classified as a steam ship.

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