Afrika Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Afrika Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 16 N,26 31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.266667
  • Longitude: -26.516667
Water Depth 3050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRIKA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135.9 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 8597
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551600N, 263100W. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBAMRINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE EAST ASIATIC CO. FORMERLY A DANISH LINER WHICH AFTER THE OCCUPATION OF DENMARK IN 4.1040 SAILED UNDER THE BRITISH FLAG. OIL ENGINES OF 990NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. PASSAGE HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA FOR LIVERPOOL IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY U 402. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the AFRIKA wreck located?

The AFRIKA wreck is located at coordinates 55 16 N,26 31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRIKA?

The seabed around the AFRIKA lies at approximately 3050 meters deep.

When did the AFRIKA sink?

The AFRIKA sank on Feb 7, 1943.

When was the wreck of the AFRIKA discovered?

The wreck of the AFRIKA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the AFRIKA belong to?

The AFRIKA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the AFRIKA carrying?

The AFRIKA was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the AFRIKA?

The AFRIKA had a tonnage of 8597 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRIKA?

The AFRIKA is classified as a steam ship.

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