Where is the HUNTSMAN wreck located?

The HUNTSMAN wreck is located at coordinates 8 30 S,5 15 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUNTSMAN?

The seabed around the HUNTSMAN lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the HUNTSMAN sink?

The HUNTSMAN sank on Oct 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HUNTSMAN discovered?

The wreck of the HUNTSMAN was discovered in 1939.

What cargo was the HUNTSMAN carrying?

The HUNTSMAN was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HUNTSMAN?

The HUNTSMAN had a tonnage of 8196 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNTSMAN?

The HUNTSMAN is classified as a steam ship.

Huntsman Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Huntsman Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	8 30 S,5 15 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: -8.500000 Longitude: -5.250000
Water Depth	4500 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	HUNTSMAN
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Length	146.9 m
Width	17.8 m
Tonnage	8196
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Oct 17, 1939
Original Detection Year	1939
Original Source	published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details	12.12.77 12.12.77 WK IN 083000S, 051500W APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date	Sep 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

8.1.1939 BUILT IN 1921 BY CHARLES CONNELL & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARENTE S.S. CO, HARRISON T. & J. LTD, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE CALCUTTA, MOMBASA & DURBAN FOR LONDON & LIVERPOOL. CAPTURED ON 8.1.1939 & SUNK ON 17.10.1939 BY RAIDER ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE. (LLWW2, WW2SL & WRECKSITE.EU)

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