Jeremiah Van Rensselaer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jeremiah van rensselaer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 13 N,28 53 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.216667
  • Longitude: -28.883333
Water Depth 3150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 800 MILES SE OF CAPE FAREWELL. (DODS). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551300N, 285200W. (LIBERTY SHIPS). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551300N, 285200W, BUT WITH NOTE THAT VESSEL WAS ABANDONED IN SINKING CONDITION IN 545000N, 282200W. (LL WW2). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551300N, 285300W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY NORTH CAROLINA SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY U 456. (DODS, LIBERTY SHIPS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER wreck located?

The JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER wreck is located at coordinates 55 13 N,28 53 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER?

The seabed around the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER lies at approximately 3150 meters deep.

When did the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER sink?

The JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER sank on Feb 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER discovered?

The wreck of the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER was discovered in 1943.

What country did the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER belong to?

The JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER belonged to US.

What cargo was the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER carrying?

The JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER was carrying general and mixed goods,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER?

The JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER?

The JEREMIAH VAN RENSSELAER is classified as a steam ship.

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