Caspian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Caspian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 18 N,9 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.300000
  • Longitude: -9.366667
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASPIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 106.7 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 3606
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.9.72 27.9.72 SUNK 3.5M E OF CAPE CERVERA. (DODS). NCA, POSN 391900N, 092200W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1894 BY EDWARDS SB CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A SUBMARINE 3.5M OFF CAPE CERVERA, SPAIN. THE CAPTAIN & 24 MEN WERE KILLED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY NELSON DONKIN & CO. (DODS). SUNK WHILE ON PASSAGE ARTOFAGASTA FOR SAVONA. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the CASPIAN wreck located?

The CASPIAN wreck is located at coordinates 39 18 N,9 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASPIAN?

The seabed around the CASPIAN lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the CASPIAN sink?

The CASPIAN sank on May 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CASPIAN discovered?

The wreck of the CASPIAN was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CASPIAN belong to?

The CASPIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CASPIAN carrying?

The CASPIAN was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the CASPIAN?

The CASPIAN had a tonnage of 3606 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASPIAN?

The CASPIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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