Hms Caribbean (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms caribbean (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 12.843 N,5 43.955 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.214050
  • Longitude: -5.732583
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY)
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 128 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 118
Shadow Height 14
Orientation 135
Tonnage 5820
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1915
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2001

Surveying Details

H2728/69 WK LOCATED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 56FMS. (HMS FOX, 7 11 69). POSN NOT RECORDED. BR STD. H4551/76 7.12.76 LOCATED IN 581250N, 054350W USING DECCA. A 2 FUNNEL PASSENGER SHIP WITH A HEIGHT OF 52FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 27.10.76, SURVEYED IN 1956-57). NCA. H2883/83 8.8.84 EXAM'D 4.10.83 IN 581252N, 054353W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 103MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 14MTRS, LENGTH 118MTRS. LYING NW/SE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 159). BR STD. 1.2.01 CONSIDER THIS TO BE CARIBBEAN. (K HEATH, TELECON 1.2.01). NCA. 30.7.04 WK IS UPRIGHT, RELATIVELY INTACT BUT DECKS AND MOST OF THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. THE FOREMAST LIES ACROSS THE WRECK AND TWO ANCHORS ARE CLEARLY VISIBLE IN THE BOWS. A LARGE TRAWL NET HAS BEEN SNAGGED AND ABANDONED CLOSE TO THE BRIDGE, WHERE THE SUBSTANTIAL HELM LIES TOPPLED. (DIVER MAGAZINE, AUG 2004). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

19.11.1914 BUILT IN 1809 AT GOVAN. EX-DUNNOTAR CASTLE OF THE UNION CASTLE LINE. RENAMED CARIBBEAN BY THE ROYAL MAIL STEAM PACKEY CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. HIRED 19.11.1914 AS A TRANSPORT AND LATER AS AN ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER. CONVERTED TO ACCOMMODATION SHIP DURING SUMMER 1915 BY CAMMEL LARID'S, BIRKENHEAD. DURING RETURN PASSAGE LIVEPOOL FOR SCAPA FLOWN TOOK WATER FWD ON 26.9.15 THROUGH OPEN SCUTTLES. LATER TOOK FURTHER WATER, POSSIBLY DUE TO DAMAGED PLATES. FINALLY SANK VERTICALLY ON 27.9.1915. 15 CREW LOST.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 12.843 N,5 43.955 W.

How deep is the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 58 12.843 N,5 43.955 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 27, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY)?

The HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5820 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY)?

The HMS CARIBBEAN (PROBABLY) is classified as a liner.

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