Newton Ash Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Newton ash Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 25 N,22 26 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.416667
  • Longitude: -22.433333
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWTON ASH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 113.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 4625
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 8, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 23.3.43 23.3.43 SANK IN 562500N, 222600W APPROX.
Last Amended Date Oct 6, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY W PICKERSGILL & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY C STRUBIN & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OR 346 NHP. PASSAGE ST JOHN'S FOR HULL. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. 39 MEN LOST. (LLOYDS WW2 LOSSES & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the NEWTON ASH wreck located?

The NEWTON ASH wreck is located at coordinates 56 25 N,22 26 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWTON ASH?

The seabed around the NEWTON ASH lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the NEWTON ASH sink?

The NEWTON ASH sank on Feb 8, 1943.

When was the wreck of the NEWTON ASH discovered?

The wreck of the NEWTON ASH was discovered in 1943.

What country did the NEWTON ASH belong to?

The NEWTON ASH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEWTON ASH carrying?

The NEWTON ASH was carrying general and mixed goods,grain.

What was the tonnage of the NEWTON ASH?

The NEWTON ASH had a tonnage of 4625 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEWTON ASH?

The NEWTON ASH is classified as a steam ship.

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