El Capitan (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
El capitan (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 23.019 N,40 49.817 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.383650
  • Longitude: 40.830283
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Tonnage 5255
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H5305/57 6.11.57 NDW SHOWN IN 692300N, 405000E ON RUSSIAN 600. - R/S. 6.11.89 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 692300N, 405000E. VESSEL NAMED. (LL WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) 8.7.99 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON NORWEGIAN 553 [MAR'99 EDN]. - NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 1, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS BOMBED & DAMAGED BY JU-88 AIRCRAFTON 9 JUL'42, THEN TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-251 THE FOLLOWING DAY. VESSEL EN-ROUTE NEW YORK & REYKJAVIK FOR ARCHANGEL WITH CARGO OF MACHINERY, FOOD, METAL, LEATHER, AMMUNITION & WITH TANKS & PLANES ON DECK. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & WW2SL)

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FAQ

Where is the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 69 23.019 N,40 49.817 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1957.

What country did the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) belonged to PA.

What cargo was the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY)?

The EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 5255 tons.

What type of wreck is the EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY)?

The EL CAPITAN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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