British Fame Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British fame Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 44 N,22 56 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.733333
  • Longitude: -22.933333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH FAME
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 8406
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 16.1.78 SUNK IN 374400N, 225600W APPROX. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 15, 2009

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR ABADEN VIA CAPETOWN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ITALIAN SUBMARINE MALASPINA. 3 OF THE 49 CREW AND 1 PRISONER LOST. (LL WW2 WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 44 N,22 56 W
British Fame on Wreck Map British Fame Wreck on Google Map

More Tanker Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the BRITISH FAME wreck located?

The BRITISH FAME wreck is located at coordinates 37 44 N,22 56 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH FAME?

The seabed around the BRITISH FAME lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH FAME sink?

The BRITISH FAME sank on Aug 12, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH FAME discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH FAME was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRITISH FAME belong to?

The BRITISH FAME belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH FAME carrying?

The BRITISH FAME was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH FAME?

The BRITISH FAME had a tonnage of 8406 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH FAME?

The BRITISH FAME is classified as a tanker.

Back to Wrecks