Cape Nelson Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cape nelson 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 CAPE NELSON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3807
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the merchant ship Cape Nelson lies at the underwater coordinates 59 30 N, 21 0 W in the North Atlantic Ocean. The vessel, recorded under survey reference H01001/40, was reported to have sunk at this location on July 24, 1987. Hydrographic surveys plot the wreck site at a general depth of 2800 meters. This underwater obstruction is documented as part of the historical records concerning World War II shipping losses and Axis submarine successes.

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 593000N, 210000W. 24.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. PLOTS IN GEN DEPTH OF 2800 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1929 BY LITHGHOWS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 389NHP. PASSAGE HULL FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-95. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 30 N,21 0 W
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FAQ

Where is the CAPE NELSON wreck located?

The CAPE NELSON wreck is located at coordinates 59 30 N,21 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPE NELSON?

The seabed around the CAPE NELSON lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the CAPE NELSON sink?

The CAPE NELSON sank on Feb 23, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CAPE NELSON discovered?

The wreck of the CAPE NELSON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CAPE NELSON belong to?

The CAPE NELSON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAPE NELSON?

The CAPE NELSON had a tonnage of 3807 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPE NELSON?

The CAPE NELSON is classified as a steam ship.

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