Nathaniel Hawthorne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Nathaniel hawthorne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 34 N,63 26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.566667
  • Longitude: -63.433333
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
Type steam 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 Nov 7, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.6.69 19.6.69 WK IN 113400N, 632600W. (BR 1337 P126, DODS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY OREGON SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES MARINE COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF VENEZUELA. 38 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE wreck located?

The NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE wreck is located at coordinates 11 34 N,63 26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE?

The seabed around the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE sink?

The NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE sank on Nov 7, 1942.

When was the wreck of the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE discovered?

The wreck of the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE belong to?

The NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE?

The NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE?

The NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE is classified as a steam ship.

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