John Winthrop Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
John winthrop Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 0 N,31 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.000000
  • Longitude: -31.000000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN WINTHROP
Type steam ship
Flag US
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 Sep 24, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560000N, 310000W. (LIBERTY SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY SOUTH PORTLAND SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US MARITIME COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U 619. (DODS, LIBERTY SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN WINTHROP wreck located?

The JOHN WINTHROP wreck is located at coordinates 56 0 N,31 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN WINTHROP?

The seabed around the JOHN WINTHROP lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the JOHN WINTHROP sink?

The JOHN WINTHROP sank on Sep 24, 1942.

When was the wreck of the JOHN WINTHROP discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN WINTHROP was discovered in 1942.

What country did the JOHN WINTHROP belong to?

The JOHN WINTHROP belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN WINTHROP?

The JOHN WINTHROP had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN WINTHROP?

The JOHN WINTHROP is classified as a steam ship.

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