SS CarnaticSS Carnatic

£40.000 in gold?£40.000 in gold?

Shaab Abu NuhasShaab Abu Nuhas About 10-15 min Zodiac ride (Depending on wind/waves)About 10-15 min Zodiac ride (Depending on wind/waves)

Location: 27° 34’ 53" N, 33° 55’ 32"E.

Minimum Depth to Wreck 17m (Starboard side)

Maximum Depth to Seabed: 27m (along Mast)

Average Visibility: 30-35m

The HistoryThe History

The Peninsula & Oriental Passenger Steamer The Peninsula & Oriental Passenger Steamer "Carnatic""Carnatic" was built  was built by Samuda Bros of London and classified as an "iron framed by Samuda Bros of London and classified as an "iron framed planked passenger steamer of 1776 tons." Her dimensions were planked passenger steamer of 1776 tons." Her dimensions were 89.8m x 11.6m with a draught of 7.8m. In addition to square-89.8m x 11.6m with a draught of 7.8m. In addition to square-rigged sails, she was powered by a single 4 cylinder compound rigged sails, she was powered by a single 4 cylinder compound inverted engine which produced a very handsome 2,442 hp - also inverted engine which produced a very handsome 2,442 hp - also built in London, by Humphrys and Tennant. built in London, by Humphrys and Tennant. 

The Carnatic was launched in December 1862 and registered by P The Carnatic was launched in December 1862 and registered by P & O (although that abbreviation was not used in those days) in & O (although that abbreviation was not used in those days) in March 1863. She then sailed for Calcutta on June 27th whereupon March 1863. She then sailed for Calcutta on June 27th whereupon she was employed between Suez, Bombay and China.she was employed between Suez, Bombay and China.

1776 ton – 89.8m x 11.6m1776 ton – 89.8m x 11.6m Engine: 4 cylinder compound invertedEngine: 4 cylinder compound inverted

34 passengers and 176 crew34 passengers and 176 crew Cargo: Cargo:

Cotton, Royal Mail, Bottles of Wine and Soda and £40.000 worth of Cotton, Royal Mail, Bottles of Wine and Soda and £40.000 worth of Copper and Gold species.Copper and Gold species.

Ran aground Sept 12Ran aground Sept 12thth

Sank: Sept 14th 1869 taking with her 5 passengers and 26 crewSank: Sept 14th 1869 taking with her 5 passengers and 26 crew

Diving SS CarnaticDiving SS Carnatic

POINTS OF INTEREST:POINTS OF INTEREST: Silhouette of sternSilhouette of stern Propeller – RudderPropeller – Rudder PenetrationPenetration Boiler - Funnel - MastsBoiler - Funnel - Masts Cargo: Wine bottles Cargo: Wine bottles Bow Sprit fittingBow Sprit fitting Soft coral growthSoft coral growth

THIS DIVE:THIS DIVE: 80 bar: Back at the ascent line80 bar: Back at the ascent line 60 bar: Start Safety Stop 60 bar: Start Safety Stop 50 bar: Back on surface50 bar: Back on surface ♥ ♥ BuddyBuddy ▲▲ Swim away from the reefSwim away from the reef ▲▲ Get into Zodiac fastGet into Zodiac fast ENJOY YOUR DIVE!ENJOY YOUR DIVE!