Sunk 12 September 1869

Carnatic

The oldest wreck of the group — a passenger and cargo steamer carrying gold, wine and cotton to India, struck the reef and broke in two after 36 hours. 31 people died awaiting rescue on nearby Shadwan Island; the gold cargo was salvaged two months later.

Location

Sha'ab Abu Nuhas

Depth

Lies parallel to the reef at roughly 18–27m

Day trip or liveaboard