Carmelite Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Carmelite Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55 N,5 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.916667
  • Longitude: -5.000000
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 64 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARMELITE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 93 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 2560
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2007

Surveying Details

3.3.18 M11227 & M10880 3.3.18 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10M SW BY W OF CALF OF MAN. (MASTER). INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 545500N, 050000W. BA 1825B. [NO DATE] AMENDED TO NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1825B. H5331/53 25.8.53 H5331/53 25.8.53 INS AS NDW PA. NC 45. H2112/75 21.1.76 H2112/75 21.1.76 NOT FOUND IN AREA SWEEP. (HMS FOX, 1975, HI 43/75). AWAIT NEXT SURVEY BEFORE DELETION. AMEND TO WK USC PA 45MTRS [25FMS]. BR STD. H2112/75 14.12.76 H2112/75 14.12.76 AREA 2 MILES ROUND POSITION SWEPT BY SONAR. NO CONTACT LOCATED THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE THIS WRECK. IT IS CONCLUDED THAT THE CARMELITE MAY POSSIBLY BE WK LOCATED IN 535521N, 045509W [SEE 7395]. (HMS FOX, HI 43/75 ROS DTD, 30/11/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 203/77.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CLAN MACRAE, EX-SHAT EL ARAB. BUILT IN 1892 BY J BLUMER & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PAGE SHIPPING CO, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 249HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR GLASGOW. CARGO 3300 TONS IRON ORE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-105. TWO MEN LOST.

General Comments

See Also: 7395

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FAQ

Where is the CARMELITE wreck located?

The CARMELITE wreck is located at coordinates 53 55 N,5 0 W.

How deep is the CARMELITE and where exactly is it located?

The CARMELITE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55 N,5 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARMELITE?

The seabed around the CARMELITE lies at approximately 64 meters deep.

When did the CARMELITE sink?

The CARMELITE sank on Mar 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CARMELITE discovered?

The wreck of the CARMELITE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CARMELITE belong to?

The CARMELITE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CARMELITE carrying?

The CARMELITE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CARMELITE?

The CARMELITE had a tonnage of 2560 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARMELITE?

The CARMELITE is classified as a steam ship.

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