James Russell Lowell(Fore Section) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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James russell lowell(fore section) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
36 17 N,12 23 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 500 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL(FORE SECTION) |
| Type | liberty ship |
| Length | 134.4 m |
| Width | 17.4 m |
| Draught | 11.3 |
| Tonnage | 7176 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 12, 1953 |
| Original Detection Year | 1953 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 15.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 361700N, 122300E. (LIBERTY SHIPS & LLWW2). NOT SHOWN ON ITALIAN 947. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | May 6, 2003 |
Circumstances of loss
VESSEL, BUILT BY OREGAN SHIPBUILDING CORP. ON PASSAGE FROM BIZERTA FOR HAMPTON ROADS. TORPEDOED & DAMAGED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-371 OFF ALGERIA. BEACHED NEAR PHILIPPEVILLE & SOLD TO ITALIAN BUYERS. FORE PART TAKEN IN TOW FOR ANZIO BUT CAST ADRIFT IN HEAVY WEATHER. LOCATED BY ROYAL NAVY & SUNK AS A DANGER TO NAVIGATION S OF PANTELLERIA. STERN SECTION WAS SALVED & SCRAPPED. (LIBERTY SHIPS, LLWW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
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36 17 N,12 23 E
James Russell Lowell(Fore Section) on Wreck Map
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