Deimos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Deimos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 35 S,162 8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -11.583333
  • Longitude: 162.133333
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DEIMOS
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 23, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 15.9.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 113500S, 1620800E APPROX. (LL WW2 & LIBERTY SHIPS) SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 112600S, 1620000E. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 8, 2000

Circumstances of loss

EX-CHIEF OURAY, BUILT IN 1943 BY PERMANENTE METALS CORP, YARD NO.1, ENGINE BUILT BY JOSHUA HENRY IRONWORKS, SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A JAPANESE SUBMARINE RO-103, NEAR GUADACANAL. (LIBERTY SHIPS, DODS, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the DEIMOS wreck located?

The DEIMOS wreck is located at coordinates 11 35 S,162 8 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DEIMOS?

The seabed around the DEIMOS lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the DEIMOS sink?

The DEIMOS sank on Jun 23, 1943.

When was the wreck of the DEIMOS discovered?

The wreck of the DEIMOS was discovered in 1943.

What country did the DEIMOS belong to?

The DEIMOS belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the DEIMOS?

The DEIMOS had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the DEIMOS?

The DEIMOS is classified as a steam ship.

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