Hms Carinthia Wreck

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Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms carinthia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14.851 N,9 17.983 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.247517
  • Longitude: -9.299717
Wreck Depth 101 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CARINTHIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 182.9 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 12.5
Sonar Length 169
Sonar Width 38
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 80
Tonnage 20277
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H0276/39 18.5.41 H0276/39 ECHO ATTACKED 18.5.41.CONSIDERED TO BE A WRECK. (HMS MASHONA, 19.5.41). H04635/44 20.9.44 H04635/44 CONTACT CLASSED AS LARGE WK IN 551500N, 091900W. FUEL OIL BOUGHT TO SURFACE. (ESCORT GROUP 30, 20.9.44). 10.2.71 10.2.71 CHARTED AS NDW PA. LC 1824B. 30.4.07 30.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5514.851N, 0917.983W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 112MTRS. LENGTH 169MTRS, WIDTH 38MTRS, HT 10MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 080/260 DEGS WITH BOWS ?W. INTACT. NO DEBRIS. NO SCOUR. AMEND WK 101MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 8.2.13 8.2.13 NAMED AS CARINTHIA. (WARSHIPS, U-BOATS & LINERS - GSI, 2012).
Last Amended Date Apr 30, 2007

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CARINTHIA wreck located?

The HMS CARINTHIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 14.851 N,9 17.983 W.

How deep is the HMS CARINTHIA and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CARINTHIA lies at a depth of about 101 meters and is located at coordinates 55 14.851 N,9 17.983 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CARINTHIA?

The seabed around the HMS CARINTHIA lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When did the HMS CARINTHIA sink?

The HMS CARINTHIA sank on Jun 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CARINTHIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CARINTHIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS CARINTHIA belong to?

The HMS CARINTHIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CARINTHIA?

The HMS CARINTHIA had a tonnage of 20277 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CARINTHIA?

The HMS CARINTHIA is classified as a steam ship.

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