Jose Navarro Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Jose navarro Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 20 N,73 35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.333333
  • Longitude: 73.583333
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSE NAVARRO
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 18.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 082000N, 703500E. (LIBERTY SHIPS). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 082000N, 735500E. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 16.9.87 16.9.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 082000N, 733500E. (WW2SL). NCA. 12.11.90 12.11.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 082000N, 733500E. (LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE HOUSTON FOR CALCUTTA. TORPEDOED BY U-178. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the JOSE NAVARRO wreck located?

The JOSE NAVARRO wreck is located at coordinates 8 20 N,73 35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSE NAVARRO?

The seabed around the JOSE NAVARRO lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the JOSE NAVARRO sink?

The JOSE NAVARRO sank on Dec 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the JOSE NAVARRO discovered?

The wreck of the JOSE NAVARRO was discovered in 1943.

What country did the JOSE NAVARRO belong to?

The JOSE NAVARRO belonged to US.

What cargo was the JOSE NAVARRO carrying?

The JOSE NAVARRO was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JOSE NAVARRO?

The JOSE NAVARRO had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSE NAVARRO?

The JOSE NAVARRO is classified as a liberty ship.

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