Cervantes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cervantes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 37 N,20 1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.616667
  • Longitude: -20.016667
Water Depth 3600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CERVANTES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 80.8 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 1810
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.4.72 SANK IN 483700N, 200100W APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3, LL WW2). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY H & C GRAYSON, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 271NHP FOR 10.5 KNOTS. MACHINERY BY ROLLO & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MACANDREWS & CO. HOMEWARD BOUND IN CONVOY FROM LISBON FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 124. 6 MEN LOST. (DODS, LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 48 37 N,20 1 W
Cervantes on Wreck Map Cervantes Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the CERVANTES wreck located?

The CERVANTES wreck is located at coordinates 48 37 N,20 1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CERVANTES?

The seabed around the CERVANTES lies at approximately 3600 meters deep.

When did the CERVANTES sink?

The CERVANTES sank on Sep 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the CERVANTES discovered?

The wreck of the CERVANTES was discovered in 1941.

What country did the CERVANTES belong to?

The CERVANTES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CERVANTES carrying?

The CERVANTES was carrying minerals,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the CERVANTES?

The CERVANTES had a tonnage of 1810 tons.

What type of wreck is the CERVANTES?

The CERVANTES is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks