Carlton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carlton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30 N,18 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.500000
  • Longitude: -18.500000
Water Depth 1400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARLTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5162
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 ATTACK POSN GIVEN AS 551800N, 184900W. 10.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 543000N, 183000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Jan 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1924 BY SHORT BROS., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 363NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R CHAPMAN & SON. PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR BUENOS AIRES. TORPEDOED BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE 'CALVI'. 31 OF 35 CREW LOST. SANK 4 HOURS AFTER BEING ATTACKED. (DODS, LLWW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CARLTON wreck located?

The CARLTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 30 N,18 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARLTON?

The seabed around the CARLTON lies at approximately 1400 meters deep.

When did the CARLTON sink?

The CARLTON sank on Dec 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CARLTON discovered?

The wreck of the CARLTON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CARLTON belong to?

The CARLTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARLTON carrying?

The CARLTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the CARLTON?

The CARLTON had a tonnage of 5162 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARLTON?

The CARLTON is classified as a steam ship.

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