Canadian Cruiser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Canadian cruiser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 36 S,47 18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.600000
  • Longitude: 47.300000
Water Depth 4600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANADIAN CRUISER
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 131.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7178
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SUNK 063600S, 471800E. (ADMIRALTY). NCA. 18.11.95 VESSEL SUNK BY 'ADMIRAL SCHEER'. SENT DISTRESS SIGNAL FROM POSN 063600S, 471800E APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY HALIFAX SHIPYARDS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CANADIAN TRAMP SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 705NHP. PASSAGE PORT SUDAN FOR DURBAN AND WEST INDIES. WAS INTERCEPTED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY GERMAN CRUISER 'ADMIRAL SCHEER'. CREW OF 34 ALL BECAME POWS. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the CANADIAN CRUISER wreck located?

The CANADIAN CRUISER wreck is located at coordinates 6 36 S,47 18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CANADIAN CRUISER?

The seabed around the CANADIAN CRUISER lies at approximately 4600 meters deep.

When did the CANADIAN CRUISER sink?

The CANADIAN CRUISER sank on Feb 21, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CANADIAN CRUISER discovered?

The wreck of the CANADIAN CRUISER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CANADIAN CRUISER belong to?

The CANADIAN CRUISER belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the CANADIAN CRUISER?

The CANADIAN CRUISER had a tonnage of 7178 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANADIAN CRUISER?

The CANADIAN CRUISER is classified as a steam ship.

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