Fort Halkett Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort halkett Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 30 S,26 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.500000
  • Longitude: -26.833333
Water Depth 5500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT HALKETT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.6
Tonnage 7133
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WK IN 093000S, 265000W. (WW2SL). ALSO REPORTED IN 093000S, 255000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY BURRARD DRYDOCK CO, VANCOUVER WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 505NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. PASSAGE BONA & FREETOWN FOR RIO JANEIRO. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U185. ALL CREW SAVED. (WRECKSITE.EU, WW2SL & LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT HALKETT wreck located?

The FORT HALKETT wreck is located at coordinates 9 30 S,26 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT HALKETT?

The seabed around the FORT HALKETT lies at approximately 5500 meters deep.

When did the FORT HALKETT sink?

The FORT HALKETT sank on Aug 6, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT HALKETT discovered?

The wreck of the FORT HALKETT was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT HALKETT belong to?

The FORT HALKETT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT HALKETT carrying?

The FORT HALKETT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FORT HALKETT?

The FORT HALKETT had a tonnage of 7133 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT HALKETT?

The FORT HALKETT is classified as a steam ship.

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