Hms Carry On Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms carry on Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 28.199 N,0 46.083 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.469983
  • Longitude: 0.768050
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CARRY ON
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 93
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Surveying Details H263/46 21.1.46 H263/46 21.1.46 WK, LEAST DEPTH 0FMS 4FT, IN 512810N, 004611E [OGB], MARKED BY G SPH BUOY CLOSE N. (CAPT MS SHEERNESS). - NM 187/46. H263/46 15.4.46 H263/46 15.4.46 BUOY DELETED. (CAPT MS SHEERNESS). - NM 1350/46. H263/46 10.5.46 H263/46 10.5.46 DISPERSED. (CAPT MS SHEERNESS). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1472/46.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS A BARRAGE BALLOON VESSEL FROM 12.1939. MINED. CREW OF 7 LOST. LATER DISPERSED. (SRN & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CARRY ON wreck located?

The HMS CARRY ON wreck is located at coordinates 51 28.199 N,0 46.083 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CARRY ON?

The seabed around the HMS CARRY ON lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the HMS CARRY ON sink?

The HMS CARRY ON sank on Dec 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CARRY ON discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CARRY ON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS CARRY ON belong to?

The HMS CARRY ON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CARRY ON?

The HMS CARRY ON had a tonnage of 93 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CARRY ON?

The HMS CARRY ON is classified as a drifter.