Carlton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Carlton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 29 N,12 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.483333
  • Longitude: -12.183333
Water Depth 4400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARLTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5262
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.6.18 M32973 15.6.18 MASTERS STATEMENT GIVES SINKING POSN AS 472900N, 121100W. (D.N.S. CANADA I.D.S.A). 7.12.18 M28920 7.12.18 SINKING POSN APPROX 200 MILES SW OF SCILLY ISLES. (BRITISH V CONSUL, CARUNA). 16.7.87 16.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 270 MILES W BY S FROM BISHOP ROCK. (WW1SL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U-90. (KRIEG ZUR ZEE).

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FAQ

Where is the CARLTON wreck located?

The CARLTON wreck is located at coordinates 47 29 N,12 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARLTON?

The seabed around the CARLTON lies at approximately 4400 meters deep.

When did the CARLTON sink?

The CARLTON sank on May 29, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CARLTON discovered?

The wreck of the CARLTON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CARLTON belong to?

The CARLTON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARLTON?

The CARLTON had a tonnage of 5262 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARLTON?

The CARLTON is classified as a steam ship.

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