Cometa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cometa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 11.1 N,4 39.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.185000
  • Longitude: -4.660550
Wreck Depth 499 m
Water Depth 510 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COMETA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 111.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3794
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN 600600N, 043600W. (LLOYDS, N.I.D & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H4473/70 26.9.80 WK LOCATED IN 601106N, 043938W [WGC]. NOT INVESTIGATED. LEAST DEPTH 499MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 510MTRS. (HMS HECLA, DTD 12.8.80). TOO DEEP TO CHART. NCA. 11.5.05 SHOWN AS NDW IN 6011.100N, 0439.633E [WGD] IN GEN DEPTH 330MTRS. (CHART BRANCH DECISION). NE 288. 15.8.07 INCORRECTLY DATABASED EAST INSTEAD OF WEST. DELETE FROM BA 288. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET BERGENSKE DAMPSKIBSSELSKAB. OIL ENGINE OF 629NHP. TORPEDOED BY U-38 OUTSIDE KIRKWALL. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the COMETA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 11.1 N,4 39.633 W.

How deep is the COMETA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 499 meters and is located at coordinates 60 11.1 N,4 39.633 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COMETA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the COMETA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 510 meters deep.

When did the COMETA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the COMETA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the COMETA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the COMETA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the COMETA (POSSIBLY)?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3794 tons.

What type of wreck is the COMETA (POSSIBLY)?

The COMETA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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