Mae Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Mae Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 3 N,58 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.050000
  • Longitude: -58.216667
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MAE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 5607
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 17, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1965
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 19.6.69 SUNK IN 080300N, 581300W. (WW2SL). POSN CONFIRMED BY LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES. INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. H2372/63 27.10.69 NDW REP (1942) SHOWN ON USHO 5728 [1965 EDN]. NCA. SEP 2009/000087098 24.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS PA ON FRENCH 7625 [09' EDN, 1:1000,000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U 515. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR DEMARARA. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the MAE wreck located?

The MAE wreck is located at coordinates 8 3 N,58 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MAE?

The seabed around the MAE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the MAE sink?

The MAE sank on Sep 17, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MAE discovered?

The wreck of the MAE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MAE belong to?

The MAE belonged to US.

What cargo was the MAE carrying?

The MAE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the MAE?

The MAE had a tonnage of 5607 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAE?

The MAE is classified as a steam ship.

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