Hms Caroline Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms caroline Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 41.659 N,5 8.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.694317
  • Longitude: -5.141350
Wreck Depth 10.1 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CAROLINE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 253
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1941
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 1956
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H5901/54 27.10.54 H5901/54 27.10.54 WK 33FT IN 514138N, 050825W [OGB], OR 057DEGS, 14.45C FROM ST ANNS HEAD LT. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2347/54. H5901/54 6.4.55 H5901/54 6.4.55 TO BE REMOVED TO DEEPER WATER AND POSN NOTIFIED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA YET. H5901/54 31.8.55 H5901/54 31.8.55 DELETE WK & G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G. (QHM PEMBROKE DOCK). - NM 2058/55. H5901/54 14.10.55 H5901/54 14.10.55 DISPERSAL IN PROGRESS BY EXPLOSIVES. (HMS STEEPHOLME). H5901/54 18.3.56 H5901/54 18.3.56 THIS POSN SWEPT IN 1956 BY DRIFT SWEEP AND CLEARED AT 9FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1930, BY N V SCHPS V/H BONN & MEES, ROTTERDAM. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 84NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED BY THE RN FROM 1940, CONVERED INTO A MINESWEEPER AND GIVEN A DUTCH CREW. DETONATED A GERMAN MINE. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CAROLINE wreck located?

The HMS CAROLINE wreck is located at coordinates 51 41.659 N,5 8.481 W.

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

The HMS CAROLINE lies at a depth of about 10.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 41.659 N,5 8.481 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CAROLINE?

The seabed around the HMS CAROLINE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HMS CAROLINE sink?

The HMS CAROLINE sank on Apr 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS CAROLINE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CAROLINE was discovered in 1954.

What country did the HMS CAROLINE belong to?

The HMS CAROLINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS CAROLINE carrying?

The HMS CAROLINE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CAROLINE?

The HMS CAROLINE had a tonnage of 253 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CAROLINE?

The HMS CAROLINE is classified as a trawler.

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