Msc Carla (Fwd Section) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Msc carla (fwd section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
40 3 N,22 50 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 40.050000
- Longitude: -22.833333
|
| Water Depth |
3000 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) |
|
Type
|
container ship
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
289.3 m |
| Width |
32 m |
| Draught |
11.9 |
| Tonnage |
55241 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
containers,metal: concentrate and products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 30, 1997
|
| Original Detection Year |
1997 |
| Last Detection Year |
1998 |
| Original Source |
Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 28, 2000 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The MSC CARLA forward section is an underwater wreck located in the North Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 40 3 N, 22 50 W. This shipwreck sits at a depth of 3000 meters, placing it too deep for standard nautical charting. The vessel sank on December 1, 1997, and the submerged wreckage is documented as a navigation obstruction. Historical reports indicate the wreck contains cargo consignments including cesium. As a deep-water wreck, it remains a significant point of interest for maritime records in the Atlantic region.
Surveying Details
HH364/410/02 9.12.97 HH364/410/02 9.12.97 FWD SECTION SANK IN 400300N, 225000W. (LL 1.12.97). PLOTS IN 3000MTRS. NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. 10.11.98 10.11.98 SAID TO CONTAIN THREE CONSIGNMENTS OF CESIUM AMONGST CARGO LOST. (LL 7.11.98, FRONT PAGE ARTICLE).
Circumstances of loss
BROKE IN TWO IN HEAVY WEATHER. FRONT PORTION WITH SOME 1400 CONTAINERS LATER SANK. VESSEL BUILT 1972, LENGTHENED BY INSERTION OF A MIDSHIPS SECTION IN 1984. VESSEL DID NOT BREAK ALONG VERTICAL LIMITS OF INSERTED SECTION.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
40 3 N,22 50 W
Msc Carla (Fwd Section) on Wreck Map
Msc Carla (Fwd Section) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) wreck located?
The MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 40 3 N,22 50 W.
How deep is the seabed around the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION)?
The seabed around the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.
When did the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) sink?
The MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) sank on Nov 30, 1997.
When was the wreck of the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) discovered?
The wreck of the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) was discovered in 1997.
What country did the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) belong to?
The MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) belonged to PA.
What cargo was the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) carrying?
The MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) was carrying containers,metal: concentrate and products.
What was the tonnage of the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION)?
The MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) had a tonnage of 55241 tons.
What type of wreck is the MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION)?
The MSC CARLA (FWD SECTION) is classified as a container ship.