Montreal City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Montreal city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23 N,38 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.383333
  • Longitude: -38.000000
Water Depth 3750 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MONTREAL CITY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3066
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.9.71 7.9.71 VESSEL SANK IN 502300N, 380000W APPROX. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY NORTH OF IRELAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITOL CITY LINE OF STEAMSHIPS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 378NHP FOR 10.5 KNOTS. PASSAGE BRISTOL FOR NEW YORK. STRAGGLED FROM CONVOY AND WAS TORPEDOED BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE. DUE TO BAD WEATHER AND DARKNESS, BOATS COULD NOT BE GOT AWAY AND SHIPS IN COMPANY COULD NOT HELP. THERE WERE ALSO SEVERAL SUBMARINES IN THE AREA. CREW OF 40 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MONTREAL CITY wreck located?

The MONTREAL CITY wreck is located at coordinates 50 23 N,38 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MONTREAL CITY?

The seabed around the MONTREAL CITY lies at approximately 3750 meters deep.

When did the MONTREAL CITY sink?

The MONTREAL CITY sank on Dec 21, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MONTREAL CITY discovered?

The wreck of the MONTREAL CITY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MONTREAL CITY belong to?

The MONTREAL CITY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MONTREAL CITY?

The MONTREAL CITY had a tonnage of 3066 tons.

What type of wreck is the MONTREAL CITY?

The MONTREAL CITY is classified as a steam ship.

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