Corrientes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Corrientes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 49 N,24 19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.816667
  • Longitude: -24.316667
Water Depth 3000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CORRIENTES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 6863
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details 21.3.78 SUNK IN 534900N, 241900W APPROX. (BR MSL WWII, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR MONTREAL. TORPEDOED BY U-32 ON 26.940 BUT REMAINED AFLOAT FOR TWO DAYS BEFORE BEING TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-37. ALL CREW SAVED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the CORRIENTES wreck located?

The CORRIENTES wreck is located at coordinates 53 49 N,24 19 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CORRIENTES?

The seabed around the CORRIENTES lies at approximately 3000 meters deep.

When did the CORRIENTES sink?

The CORRIENTES sank on Sep 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CORRIENTES discovered?

The wreck of the CORRIENTES was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CORRIENTES belong to?

The CORRIENTES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CORRIENTES carrying?

The CORRIENTES was carrying general and mixed goods,construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the CORRIENTES?

The CORRIENTES had a tonnage of 6863 tons.

What type of wreck is the CORRIENTES?

The CORRIENTES is classified as a steam ship.

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