Where is the FORT LAMY wreck located?

The FORT LAMY wreck is located at coordinates 58 30 N,31 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT LAMY?

The seabed around the FORT LAMY lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the FORT LAMY sink?

The FORT LAMY sank on Mar 8, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT LAMY discovered?

The wreck of the FORT LAMY was discovered in 1943.

What cargo was the FORT LAMY carrying?

The FORT LAMY was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FORT LAMY?

The FORT LAMY had a tonnage of 5242 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT LAMY?

The FORT LAMY is classified as a steam ship.

Fort Lamy Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Fort lamy Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	58 30 N,31 0 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 58.500000 Longitude: -31.000000
Water Depth	1700 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	FORT LAMY
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Length	121.9 m
Width	15.8 m
Draught	8.5
Tonnage	5242
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Mar 8, 1943
Original Detection Year	1943
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	10.2.96 10.2.96 SUNK SE OF CAPE FAREWELL, 200 MILES W OF ICELAND IN POSN APPROX 583000N, 310000W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date	May 11, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY CRAIG, TAYLOR & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (J CORY & SONS). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR LIVERPOOL. STOPPED TO SECURE BOATS IN BAD WEATHER & WAS TORPEDOED BY U527. LAID DOWN AS WAR PEACOCK. 46 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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