Caraibe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Caraibe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 6.6 N,11 52.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.110000
  • Longitude: 11.881667
Water Depth 650 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARAIBE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 99.1 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4048
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.72 SUNK 10M NW OF MARITTIMA [380636N, 115254E APPROX]. (DODS). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1932 BY ATEL. & CH. DE FRANCE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPAGNIE GENERALE D'ARMAMENTS MARITIMES. SUNK BY ALLIED CARRIER-BASED AIRCRAFT 10M NW OF ISOLA MARETTIMO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CARAIBE wreck located?

The CARAIBE wreck is located at coordinates 38 6.6 N,11 52.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CARAIBE?

The seabed around the CARAIBE lies at approximately 650 meters deep.

When did the CARAIBE sink?

The CARAIBE sank on Mar 14, 1943.

When was the wreck of the CARAIBE discovered?

The wreck of the CARAIBE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the CARAIBE belong to?

The CARAIBE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the CARAIBE?

The CARAIBE had a tonnage of 4048 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARAIBE?

The CARAIBE is classified as a steam ship.

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