Coburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Coburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 40 S,61 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -8.666667
  • Longitude: 61.416667
Water Depth 2400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COBURG
Type merchant vessel
Flag DE
Length 153.6 m
Width 18.6 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 7400
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details SUNK ABOUT 250M SE OF THE SEYCHELLES. (DODS) H1273/84 3.12.85 H1273/84 3.12.85 WAS SIGHTED IN 084000S, 612500E APPROX BY HMAS CANBERRA AND HMS LEANDER, AND SUNK. (NHB, 18.11.85) - NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 2400MTRS - TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jun 12, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA WHILE SHE WAS ACTING AS A SUPPLY SHIP TO A GERMAN RAIDER. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the COBURG wreck located?

The COBURG wreck is located at coordinates 8 40 S,61 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the COBURG?

The seabed around the COBURG lies at approximately 2400 meters deep.

When did the COBURG sink?

The COBURG sank on Mar 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the COBURG discovered?

The wreck of the COBURG was discovered in 1941.

What country did the COBURG belong to?

The COBURG belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the COBURG?

The COBURG had a tonnage of 7400 tons.

What type of wreck is the COBURG?

The COBURG is classified as a merchant vessel.

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