Fort La Reine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort la reine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 30 N,75 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.500000
  • Longitude: -75.333333
Water Depth 1600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT LA REINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 133.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7133
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.5.94 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK 16-20M NW OF NAVISSA ISLAND [MASTER]. (LL WW2). POSN GIVEN AS 183000N, 752000W APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 31, 1999

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT JULY 1942, WHILST EN-ROUTE VANCOUVER [WHERE BUILT] & CRISTOBAL FOR GUANTANAMO, HALIFAX & UK, WAS SUNK BY SUBMARINE 20M NW OF NAVASSA ISLAND, NE OF JAMAICA. WAS CARRYING 4100TONS GRAIN, LUMBER AND 5200TONS GENERAL CARGO. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT LA REINE wreck located?

The FORT LA REINE wreck is located at coordinates 18 30 N,75 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT LA REINE?

The seabed around the FORT LA REINE lies at approximately 1600 meters deep.

When did the FORT LA REINE sink?

The FORT LA REINE sank on Aug 17, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FORT LA REINE discovered?

The wreck of the FORT LA REINE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FORT LA REINE belong to?

The FORT LA REINE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT LA REINE carrying?

The FORT LA REINE was carrying general and mixed goods,timber,grain.

What was the tonnage of the FORT LA REINE?

The FORT LA REINE had a tonnage of 7133 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT LA REINE?

The FORT LA REINE is classified as a steam ship.

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