Carmelite (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carmelite (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.341 N,4 55.264 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.922350
  • Longitude: -4.921067
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 74 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARMELITE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.7
Sonar Length 120
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 67
Tonnage 2560
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 3.3.18 M11227 & M10880 3.3.18 POSITION APPROX 10M SW OF CALF OF MAN. (MASTER AND THE IDSA MASTER). 16.3.45 16.3.45 POSN 535512N, 045612W. SONAR CONTACT L 220FT, H 20FT. OIL. (AUBD 319/210, EG4). H2112/75 12.12.76 H2112/75 12.12.76 WK LOCATED 20.6.76 IN 535521N, 045509W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64.1 IN GEN DEPTH 74.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS. LENGTH 120MTRS. LIES WSW/ENE. (HMS FOX, HI 43/76). INS AS WK 64MTRS. - NM 203/77. HH100/351/17 30.8.01 HH100/351/17 30.8.01 LIES IN 5355.341N, 0455.264W [WGD] USING GPS. (A CORKILL, EMAIL DTD 29.8.01). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2001

Circumstances of loss

EX-CLAN MACRAE, EX-SHAT EL ARAB. BUILT IN 1892 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PAGE SHIPPING CO, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 249HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR GLASGOW. CARGO 3300 TONS IRON ORE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-105. TWO MEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 55.341 N,4 55.264 W
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FAQ

Where is the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.341 N,4 55.264 W.

How deep is the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.341 N,4 55.264 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 74 meters deep.

When did the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY)?

The CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2560 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARMELITE (POSSIBLY)?

The CARMELITE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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