Calabria Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Calabria Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40 N,10 15 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.666667
  • Longitude: -10.250000
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CALABRIA
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 71.9 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1277
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 280 DEGS 100 MILES FROM INISHTRAHULL. (WO RECORDS D.S.N.E. 659 2516/41 & TRADE DIVISION LIST). 6.8.87 6.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE GIVES 554000N, 101500W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY OSKARSHAMNS M/V A/B. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB, SVENSKA LLOYD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-141. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CALABRIA wreck located?

The CALABRIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 40 N,10 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CALABRIA?

The seabed around the CALABRIA lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the CALABRIA sink?

The CALABRIA sank on Jun 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CALABRIA discovered?

The wreck of the CALABRIA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CALABRIA belong to?

The CALABRIA belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the CALABRIA?

The CALABRIA had a tonnage of 1277 tons.

What type of wreck is the CALABRIA?

The CALABRIA is classified as a steam ship.

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