Arthur W. Sewall Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Arthur w. sewall Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 28 N,34 21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.466667
  • Longitude: -34.350000
Water Depth 4550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ARTHUR W. SEWALL
Type tanker
Flag NO
Length 198.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 10
Tonnage 6030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 8, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.9.72 19.9.72 WK IN 082800N, 342100W. (LLWW2). REPORTED IN 082800N, 342200W. (WRECKSITE.EU). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2010

Circumstances of loss

OIL TANKER BUILT IN 1926 BY ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH & CO. WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 626NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SKIBS A/S GARM. PASSAGE FREETOWN FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED & SHELLED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U109 & SUNK THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHEN SHE WAS ATTACKED AGAIN. ALL CREW WERE SAVED. (WRECKSITE.EU, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the ARTHUR W. SEWALL wreck located?

The ARTHUR W. SEWALL wreck is located at coordinates 8 28 N,34 21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ARTHUR W. SEWALL?

The seabed around the ARTHUR W. SEWALL lies at approximately 4550 meters deep.

When did the ARTHUR W. SEWALL sink?

The ARTHUR W. SEWALL sank on Aug 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ARTHUR W. SEWALL discovered?

The wreck of the ARTHUR W. SEWALL was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ARTHUR W. SEWALL belong to?

The ARTHUR W. SEWALL belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ARTHUR W. SEWALL carrying?

The ARTHUR W. SEWALL was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ARTHUR W. SEWALL?

The ARTHUR W. SEWALL had a tonnage of 6030 tons.

What type of wreck is the ARTHUR W. SEWALL?

The ARTHUR W. SEWALL is classified as a tanker.

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