Cape Verde Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cape verde Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 32 N,60 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.533333
  • Longitude: 60.283333
Water Depth 1050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPE VERDE
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 131.9 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 10.5
Tonnage 6914
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details 26.5.11 SUNK IN 1132.0N, 6017.0W . (UBOAT.NET). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY LITHGOWS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LYLE SHIPPING CO. OIL ENGINE OF 490 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUEZ FOR NEW YORK VIA CAPETOWN, TRINIDAD & BALTIMORE. TORPEDOED BY U 203. 2 MEN LOST. (DODS & UBOAT.NET).

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FAQ

Where is the CAPE VERDE wreck located?

The CAPE VERDE wreck is located at coordinates 11 32 N,60 17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPE VERDE?

The seabed around the CAPE VERDE lies at approximately 1050 meters deep.

When did the CAPE VERDE sink?

The CAPE VERDE sank on Jul 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CAPE VERDE discovered?

The wreck of the CAPE VERDE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CAPE VERDE belong to?

The CAPE VERDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAPE VERDE carrying?

The CAPE VERDE was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the CAPE VERDE?

The CAPE VERDE had a tonnage of 6914 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPE VERDE?

The CAPE VERDE is classified as a merchant vessel.

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