Julia Luckenback Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Julia luckenback Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 0.633 S,20 1.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.010550
  • Longitude: 20.029167
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JULIA LUCKENBACK
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 5973
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8066/52 27.6.57 H8066/52 27.6.57 NDW IN 350038S, 200145E OR 175DEGS, 10.9M FROM CAPE AGULHAS LT. (SALVORS RISDON BEAZLEY). BR STD. 24.8.72 24.8.72 NOT SHOWN ON SAN 121 [EDN 1971]. NCA. 17.5.79 17.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW ON NC 2083.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1917 IN QUINCY, MASS. PASSAGE BEIRA & DURBAN FOR NEWPORT NEWS. SUNK IN A COLLISION, CARGO WORTH �600,000. SALVED BY RISDON BEAZLEY. (WEALTH FROM THE SEA)

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FAQ

Where is the JULIA LUCKENBACK wreck located?

The JULIA LUCKENBACK wreck is located at coordinates 35 0.633 S,20 1.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JULIA LUCKENBACK?

The seabed around the JULIA LUCKENBACK lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the JULIA LUCKENBACK sink?

The JULIA LUCKENBACK sank on Sep 23, 1943.

When was the wreck of the JULIA LUCKENBACK discovered?

The wreck of the JULIA LUCKENBACK was discovered in 1957.

What country did the JULIA LUCKENBACK belong to?

The JULIA LUCKENBACK belonged to US.

What cargo was the JULIA LUCKENBACK carrying?

The JULIA LUCKENBACK was carrying metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the JULIA LUCKENBACK?

The JULIA LUCKENBACK had a tonnage of 5973 tons.

What type of wreck is the JULIA LUCKENBACK?

The JULIA LUCKENBACK is classified as a steam ship.

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