New Toronto Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
New toronto Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 57 N,2 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.950000
  • Longitude: 2.500000
Water Depth 1800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW TORONTO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 130.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 6568
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 27.2.72 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK OFF DAHOMEY IN 055700N, 023000E APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 15, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY HARLAND AND WOLFF LTD, BELFAST. PASSAGE FORCADOS AND LAGOS FOR UK. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U-126 OFF DAHOMEY. CARGO INCLUDED 23 TONS WOLFRAM, 12 TONS TIN, 45 TONS KAPOK, 240 TONS COTTON, 140 TONS PALM OIL, 10 BAGS OF MAIL, 3 BOXES OF GOLD, KERNELS, BURISEED AND PIASSAVA. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW TORONTO wreck located?

The NEW TORONTO wreck is located at coordinates 5 57 N,2 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW TORONTO?

The seabed around the NEW TORONTO lies at approximately 1800 meters deep.

When did the NEW TORONTO sink?

The NEW TORONTO sank on Nov 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the NEW TORONTO discovered?

The wreck of the NEW TORONTO was discovered in 1942.

What country did the NEW TORONTO belong to?

The NEW TORONTO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEW TORONTO carrying?

The NEW TORONTO was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the NEW TORONTO?

The NEW TORONTO had a tonnage of 6568 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW TORONTO?

The NEW TORONTO is classified as a steam ship.

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