Fort Mumford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort mumford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 0 N,71 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.000000
  • Longitude: 71.000000
Water Depth 3400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT MUMFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.2 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7132
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 500 MILES NE OF CEYLON. (DODS). 16.9.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 100000N, 710000E APPROX. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY PRINCE RUPERT DRY DOCK & SHIPYARD CO. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (SIR W R SMITH & SONS). TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 505NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. TORPEDOED JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-27. 50 MEN LOST, 1 RECOVERED. (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT MUMFORD wreck located?

The FORT MUMFORD wreck is located at coordinates 10 0 N,71 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT MUMFORD?

The seabed around the FORT MUMFORD lies at approximately 3400 meters deep.

When did the FORT MUMFORD sink?

The FORT MUMFORD sank on Mar 20, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT MUMFORD discovered?

The wreck of the FORT MUMFORD was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT MUMFORD belong to?

The FORT MUMFORD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FORT MUMFORD?

The FORT MUMFORD had a tonnage of 7132 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT MUMFORD?

The FORT MUMFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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