Collamer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Collamer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
44 17.667 N,63 10.167 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.294450
  • Longitude: -63.169450
Water Depth 145 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COLLAMER
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5112
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 441900N, 630900W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 5.6.74 5.6.74 NDW SHOWN IN 441740N, 631010W ON CANADIAN D6,7 8007. NE 729. H4551/76 10.1.77 H4551/76 10.1.77 COLLAMER REPD IN 441745N, 631040W. POSN FROM DECCA. (RISDON BEAZLEY, 30.11.76 SURVEYED 1953). NCA 17.11.87 17.11.87 STILL SHOWN AS NDW IN 441740N, 631010W ON CANADIAN 4012 [MAR'87 EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 1987

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920. A US MARITIME COMMISSION VESSEL. PASSAGE HALIFAX, NS FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY U-404. (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the COLLAMER wreck located?

The COLLAMER wreck is located at coordinates 44 17.667 N,63 10.167 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COLLAMER?

The seabed around the COLLAMER lies at approximately 145 meters deep.

When did the COLLAMER sink?

The COLLAMER sank on Mar 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the COLLAMER discovered?

The wreck of the COLLAMER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the COLLAMER belong to?

The COLLAMER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the COLLAMER?

The COLLAMER had a tonnage of 5112 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLLAMER?

The COLLAMER is classified as a steam ship.