Fort Battle River Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort battle river Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 33 N,10 22 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.550000
  • Longitude: -10.366667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT BATTLE RIVER
Type merchant vessel
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 6, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK IN 363300N, 102200W APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 19, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL TO BOUGIE. TORPEDOED W OF GIBRALTAR, SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-410. CREW OF 61 ALL SAVED. (WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 36 33 N,10 22 W
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FAQ

Where is the FORT BATTLE RIVER wreck located?

The FORT BATTLE RIVER wreck is located at coordinates 36 33 N,10 22 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT BATTLE RIVER?

The seabed around the FORT BATTLE RIVER lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the FORT BATTLE RIVER sink?

The FORT BATTLE RIVER sank on Mar 6, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT BATTLE RIVER discovered?

The wreck of the FORT BATTLE RIVER was discovered in 1943.

What was the tonnage of the FORT BATTLE RIVER?

The FORT BATTLE RIVER had a tonnage of 7130 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT BATTLE RIVER?

The FORT BATTLE RIVER is classified as a merchant vessel.

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