Compaganus Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Compaganus Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 9.96 N,0 59.9 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 94 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | COMPAGANUS |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 270 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 17, 1939 |
| Original Detection Year | 1939 |
| Last Detection Year | 1976 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SUNK 150 MILES E BY N 0.25 N FROM MAY ISLAND. (WW2SL; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H8065/39 19.12.39 H8065/39 19.12.39 SUNK IN 571000N, 010000E, APPROX, IN DEEP WATER. (C IN C ROSYTH). NCA. 19.5.76 19.5.76 INS AS NDWPA IN 571000N, 010000E. NC 278. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.
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