Anglo Peruvian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Anglo peruvian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 30 N,21 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.500000
  • Longitude: -21.000000
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANGLO PERUVIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.8 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5457
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck ANGLO PERUVIAN is located at the underwater coordinates 59 30 N, 21 0 W in the North Atlantic Ocean. This historical wreck site was recorded following sinking reports dating back to World War II. The underwater obstruction remains at this charted position, providing a point of interest for maritime researchers and divers interested in the historical vessel ANGLO PERUVIAN located in the deep waters of the North Atlantic.

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 593000N, 210000W. 24.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY SORT BROW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NITRATE PRODUCERS SS CO. QUARDUPLE EXPANSIONE ENGINE. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR BOSTON. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-95. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ANGLO PERUVIAN wreck located?

The ANGLO PERUVIAN wreck is located at coordinates 59 30 N,21 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANGLO PERUVIAN?

The seabed around the ANGLO PERUVIAN lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the ANGLO PERUVIAN sink?

The ANGLO PERUVIAN sank on Feb 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ANGLO PERUVIAN discovered?

The wreck of the ANGLO PERUVIAN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ANGLO PERUVIAN belong to?

The ANGLO PERUVIAN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ANGLO PERUVIAN?

The ANGLO PERUVIAN had a tonnage of 5457 tons.

What type of wreck is the ANGLO PERUVIAN?

The ANGLO PERUVIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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