Courland (Curland) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Courland (curland) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 53 N,13 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.883333
  • Longitude: -13.216667
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name COURLAND (CURLAND)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1325
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1940
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 355300N, 131300W. (LLOYDS WW2SL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM LISBON TO LONDON WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-37. CREW OF 28 & TWO GUNNERS ALL KILLED. (LLOYDS WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 35 53 N,13 13 W
Courland (Curland) on Wreck Map Courland (Curland) Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the COURLAND (CURLAND) wreck located?

The COURLAND (CURLAND) wreck is located at coordinates 35 53 N,13 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COURLAND (CURLAND)?

The seabed around the COURLAND (CURLAND) lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the COURLAND (CURLAND) sink?

The COURLAND (CURLAND) sank on Feb 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the COURLAND (CURLAND) discovered?

The wreck of the COURLAND (CURLAND) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the COURLAND (CURLAND) belong to?

The COURLAND (CURLAND) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the COURLAND (CURLAND) carrying?

The COURLAND (CURLAND) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the COURLAND (CURLAND)?

The COURLAND (CURLAND) had a tonnage of 1325 tons.

What type of wreck is the COURLAND (CURLAND)?

The COURLAND (CURLAND) is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks