Casper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Casper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 30 N,23 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.500000
  • Longitude: 23.000000
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name CASPER
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4975
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1928
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1928
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.72 20.9.72 WRECKED OFF POINT NORRA, GRINSOERNA AT ENTRANCE TO GULF OF FINLAND. (DODS) POSN 593000N, 0230000E. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 21, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919 BY AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL S.B. CORP., WITH TURBINE ENGINES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN SCANTIC LINE INC. PASSAGE NEW YORK TO HELSINGFORS. WRECKED OFF POINT NORRA, GRINSOERNA AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE GULF OF FINLAND. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CASPER wreck located?

The CASPER wreck is located at coordinates 59 30 N,23 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CASPER?

The seabed around the CASPER lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the CASPER sink?

The CASPER sank on Dec 14, 1928.

When was the wreck of the CASPER discovered?

The wreck of the CASPER was discovered in 1928.

What country did the CASPER belong to?

The CASPER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the CASPER?

The CASPER had a tonnage of 4975 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASPER?

The CASPER is classified as a steam ship.

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