Canonesa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Canonesa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 55 N,18 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.916667
  • Longitude: -18.416667
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANONESA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 137.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 8286
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 10.8.87 10.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 545500N, 182500W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN APPROX 1100MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY WORKMAN, CLARKE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FURNESS-HOLDER ARGENTINE LINES. TURBINE ENGINE. PASSAGE MONTREAL FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY U-100. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CANONESA wreck located?

The CANONESA wreck is located at coordinates 54 55 N,18 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CANONESA?

The seabed around the CANONESA lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the CANONESA sink?

The CANONESA sank on Sep 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CANONESA discovered?

The wreck of the CANONESA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CANONESA belong to?

The CANONESA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CANONESA?

The CANONESA had a tonnage of 8286 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANONESA?

The CANONESA is classified as a steam ship.

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