Calliope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Calliope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 17.5 N,12 37.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.291667
  • Longitude: 12.630000
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CALLIOPE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 14 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 3829
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 35M SW OF USTICA ISLAND, SICILY. [381730N, 123748E APPROX]. (DODS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1901 BY GLADSTONE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R CRAGGS & SONS. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-65, 35M SW OF USTICA ISLAND, SICILY. SIX MEN WERE LOST & THREE TAKEN PRISONER BY THE SUBMARINE. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CALLIOPE wreck located?

The CALLIOPE wreck is located at coordinates 38 17.5 N,12 37.8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CALLIOPE?

The seabed around the CALLIOPE lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the CALLIOPE sink?

The CALLIOPE sank on Apr 5, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CALLIOPE discovered?

The wreck of the CALLIOPE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CALLIOPE belong to?

The CALLIOPE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CALLIOPE?

The CALLIOPE had a tonnage of 3829 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALLIOPE?

The CALLIOPE is classified as a steam ship.

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