Where is the HENRY KNOX wreck located?

The HENRY KNOX wreck is located at coordinates 0 1 S,71 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HENRY KNOX?

The seabed around the HENRY KNOX lies at approximately 3950 meters deep.

When did the HENRY KNOX sink?

The HENRY KNOX sank on Jun 19, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HENRY KNOX discovered?

The wreck of the HENRY KNOX was discovered in 1943.

What cargo was the HENRY KNOX carrying?

The HENRY KNOX was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HENRY KNOX?

The HENRY KNOX had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the HENRY KNOX?

The HENRY KNOX is classified as a steam ship.

Henry Knox Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Henry knox Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	0 1 S,71 15 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -0.016667 Longitude: 71.250000
Water Depth	3950 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	HENRY KNOX
Type	steam ship
Flag	US
Length	128.6 m
Width	17.4 m
Draught	10.4
Tonnage	7176
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Jun 19, 1943
Original Detection Year	1943
Last Detection Year	1990
Original Source	other
Surveying Details	14.9.72 SUNK OFF MALDIVES, IN 000100S, 711500E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). IN 4000MTRS APPROX. 13.11.90 SANK IN 000000N, 701500E. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LL WW2). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date	Sep 16, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. PASSAGE FREEMANTLE FOR BANDAR SHAPUR. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-37. WAS CARRYING 8000 TONS OF GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING 1012 TONS OF AMMUNITION. (DODS, LL WW2, LIBERTY SHIPS, & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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