Carpathia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Carpathia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 28.03 N,10 46.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.467167
  • Longitude: -10.767333
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CARPATHIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 164.6 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 13603
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

26.7.18 SUNK IN POSN S 21DEGS E [TRUE], 124.5 MILES FROM FASTNET [492330N 082630W]. (BOT WR9/69, DOCKET M35249). SUNK IN POSN W 6DEGS N 170 MILES FROM BISHOP ROCK. (BMVS). 20.7.18 SUNK IN 492800N, 104600W. SANK IN 1HOUR 40MIN. (MASTER, SIO LIVERPOOL IDSA). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 24.7.18 REPORT OF CO SNOWDROP POSN 493000N, 104300W. (C-IN-C QUEENSTOWN). NCA. 26.7.74 AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 55, WHILE ON PASSAGE LIVERPOOL TO THE USA. FIVE OF THE CREW WERE KILLED. 215 SURVIVORS. (DODS & DER KREIG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the CARPATHIA wreck located?

The CARPATHIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 28.03 N,10 46.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CARPATHIA?

The seabed around the CARPATHIA lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the CARPATHIA sink?

The CARPATHIA sank on Jul 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the CARPATHIA discovered?

The wreck of the CARPATHIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the CARPATHIA belong to?

The CARPATHIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CARPATHIA?

The CARPATHIA had a tonnage of 13603 tons.

What type of wreck is the CARPATHIA?

The CARPATHIA is classified as a steam ship.

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