Meriwether Lewis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Meriwether lewis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		62 10 N,28 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 62.166667
  • Longitude: -28.416667
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MERIWETHER LEWIS
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 15.9.72 SUNK IN 611000N, 282500W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY THE OREGON SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES MARITIME COMMISSION. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LOCH EWE. TORPEDOED BY U-634, FOLLOWING FAILED ATTACK BY U-759, WHEN A STRAGGLER IN CONVOY HX 227. (DODS, LIBERTY SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the MERIWETHER LEWIS wreck located?

The MERIWETHER LEWIS wreck is located at coordinates 62 10 N,28 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MERIWETHER LEWIS?

The seabed around the MERIWETHER LEWIS lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the MERIWETHER LEWIS sink?

The MERIWETHER LEWIS sank on Mar 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the MERIWETHER LEWIS discovered?

The wreck of the MERIWETHER LEWIS was discovered in 1943.

What country did the MERIWETHER LEWIS belong to?

The MERIWETHER LEWIS belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the MERIWETHER LEWIS?

The MERIWETHER LEWIS had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the MERIWETHER LEWIS?

The MERIWETHER LEWIS is classified as a liberty ship.

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