New Brunswick Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
New brunswick Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 53 N,22 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.883333
  • Longitude: -22.916667
Water Depth 4250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW BRUNSWICK
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 130.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 6529
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo aircraft,general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 21, 1942
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.7.72 SANK IN 365300N 225500W APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2009

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LIVERPOOL AND RIVER CLYDE FOR FREETOWN AND LAGOS. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN U 159. 3 OF 62 CREW LOST. (LL WW2, WW2SL, WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW BRUNSWICK wreck located?

The NEW BRUNSWICK wreck is located at coordinates 36 53 N,22 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW BRUNSWICK?

The seabed around the NEW BRUNSWICK lies at approximately 4250 meters deep.

When did the NEW BRUNSWICK sink?

The NEW BRUNSWICK sank on May 21, 1942.

When was the wreck of the NEW BRUNSWICK discovered?

The wreck of the NEW BRUNSWICK was discovered in 1972.

What country did the NEW BRUNSWICK belong to?

The NEW BRUNSWICK belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEW BRUNSWICK carrying?

The NEW BRUNSWICK was carrying aircraft,general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the NEW BRUNSWICK?

The NEW BRUNSWICK had a tonnage of 6529 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW BRUNSWICK?

The NEW BRUNSWICK is classified as a tanker.

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