Hms Carinthia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms carinthia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 12.01 N,9 30.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.200167
  • Longitude: -9.500667
Water Depth 102 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CARINTHIA
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 182.9 m
Width 22.6 m
Draught 12.5
Tonnage 20277
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN ACCEPTED AS 551200N, 093000E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY. 21.4.99 21.4.99 ATTACK POSN BY ALLIED AUTHORITIES GIVEN AS 5313.00N, 1040.00W, BUT GRID ATTACK POSN BY U-BOAT PATROL REPORT CONVERTS TO 55DEGS. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. HH090/876/01 2.11.99 HH090/876/01 2.11.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 876). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE 4 PERSONS LOST. FORMER CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE VESSEL, BUILT 1925, TAKEN OVER FOR USE AS AN AUXILIARY CRUISER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 46, VESSEL REMAINED AFLOAT FOR SOME TIME. 4 LIVES LOST. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the HMS CARINTHIA wreck located?

The HMS CARINTHIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 12.01 N,9 30.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CARINTHIA?

The seabed around the HMS CARINTHIA lies at approximately 102 meters deep.

When did the HMS CARINTHIA sink?

The HMS CARINTHIA sank on Jun 7, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS CARINTHIA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CARINTHIA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS CARINTHIA belong to?

The HMS CARINTHIA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CARINTHIA?

The HMS CARINTHIA had a tonnage of 20277 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CARINTHIA?

The HMS CARINTHIA is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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