Hms Carlisle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms carlisle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 47.93 N,27 35.97 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.798833
  • Longitude: 27.599500
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS CARLISLE
Type cruiser (military)
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 4200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 28.10.91 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 354800N, 273600E APPROX. (DODS & CAS MED). IN OVER 600MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY FAIRFIED & CO. TURBINE ENGINES OF 40,930 SHP FOR 29KTS. VESSEL WAS BOMBED AND SUNK IN THE SCARPANTO STRAIT BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (DODS & CAS MED).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CARLISLE wreck located?

The HMS CARLISLE wreck is located at coordinates 35 47.93 N,27 35.97 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CARLISLE?

The seabed around the HMS CARLISLE lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the HMS CARLISLE sink?

The HMS CARLISLE sank on Oct 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS CARLISLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CARLISLE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS CARLISLE belong to?

The HMS CARLISLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CARLISLE?

The HMS CARLISLE had a tonnage of 4200 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CARLISLE?

The HMS CARLISLE is classified as a cruiser (military).

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