Luxembourg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Luxembourg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 24.94 N,4 55.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.415667
  • Longitude: -4.918000
Water Depth 121 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LUXEMBOURG
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Tonnage 5809
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK IN 472500N, 045500W. (WW2 SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. 20.5.80 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 472457N, 045506W ON FR 6030. NE 2645. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 14.6.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 15.6.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 472500N, 045500W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 121MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574095). CHART AS NDW PA IN 472500N, 045500W [EUR]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM BUENOS AIRES TO ANTWERP. ALL CREW SAVED. (LL WW1). VESSEL, BUILT 1914, SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE 'U38'. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the LUXEMBOURG wreck located?

The LUXEMBOURG wreck is located at coordinates 47 24.94 N,4 55.08 W.

How deep is the seabed around the LUXEMBOURG?

The seabed around the LUXEMBOURG lies at approximately 121 meters deep.

When did the LUXEMBOURG sink?

The LUXEMBOURG sank on Jun 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the LUXEMBOURG discovered?

The wreck of the LUXEMBOURG was discovered in 1940.

What country did the LUXEMBOURG belong to?

The LUXEMBOURG belonged to BE.

What cargo was the LUXEMBOURG carrying?

The LUXEMBOURG was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the LUXEMBOURG?

The LUXEMBOURG had a tonnage of 5809 tons.

What type of wreck is the LUXEMBOURG?

The LUXEMBOURG is classified as a steam ship.

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