City Of Mandalay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of mandalay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 57 N,13 36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.950000
  • Longitude: -13.600000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF MANDALAY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 135 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7028
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H095/39 5.1.40 VESSEL SUNK IN 445500N, 143500W APPROX. (LLOYDS LIST & NID). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. 20.12.77 TORPEDOED IN 445700N, 133600W APPROX. (BR MSL WW2, AXIS SUB SUCCESSES). OTHER POSN QUOTED: 450000N, 142600W; 445200N, 143500W. (LLOYDS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. PASSAGE SAIGON & PORT SWETTENHAM FOR LE HAVRE, LONDON, DUNKIRK & CLYDE IN CONVOY HG3. TORPEDOED BY U-46. CARGO INCLUDED: RUBBER, SAGO, HEMP, TEA & MATS. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF MANDALAY wreck located?

The CITY OF MANDALAY wreck is located at coordinates 44 57 N,13 36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF MANDALAY?

The seabed around the CITY OF MANDALAY lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF MANDALAY sink?

The CITY OF MANDALAY sank on Oct 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF MANDALAY discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF MANDALAY was discovered in 1939.

What country did the CITY OF MANDALAY belong to?

The CITY OF MANDALAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF MANDALAY carrying?

The CITY OF MANDALAY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF MANDALAY?

The CITY OF MANDALAY had a tonnage of 7028 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF MANDALAY?

The CITY OF MANDALAY is classified as a steam ship.

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