Lord Strathcona Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Lord strathcona Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 35.25 N,52 57.6 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.587500
  • Longitude: -52.960000
Wreck Depth 9.1 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORD STRATHCONA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 7335
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H5175/46 14.10.46 H5175/46 14.10.46 DW IN 473515N, 525736W. (SS PORT ROYAL PARK). - NM 3488/46. H5175/46 18.12.50 H5175/46 18.12.50 G CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE SW OF WK. (CANADIAN NM 293/50). - NM 2462/50. H5175/46 5.3.69 H5175/46 5.3.69 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (CANADIAN NM 196(P)/69). - NM 529/69. H5175/46 22.1.70 H5175/46 22.1.70 BUOY PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN. (CANADIAN NM 43/70). NCA. 12.12.88 12.12.88 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 1FT ON CANADIAN 4566 [NOV'62 EDN]. INS AS WK 5FMS ON NE 296.
Last Amended Date Dec 12, 1988

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-513 WHILE AT ANCHOR AT WABANA ROADS, CONCEPTION BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the LORD STRATHCONA wreck located?

The LORD STRATHCONA wreck is located at coordinates 47 35.25 N,52 57.6 W.

How deep is the LORD STRATHCONA and where exactly is it located?

The LORD STRATHCONA lies at a depth of about 9.1 meters and is located at coordinates 47 35.25 N,52 57.6 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LORD STRATHCONA?

The seabed around the LORD STRATHCONA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the LORD STRATHCONA sink?

The LORD STRATHCONA sank on Sep 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the LORD STRATHCONA discovered?

The wreck of the LORD STRATHCONA was discovered in 1946.

What country did the LORD STRATHCONA belong to?

The LORD STRATHCONA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the LORD STRATHCONA carrying?

The LORD STRATHCONA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the LORD STRATHCONA?

The LORD STRATHCONA had a tonnage of 7335 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORD STRATHCONA?

The LORD STRATHCONA is classified as a steam ship.

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