Newton Pine Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Newton pine Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 0 N,26 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.000000
  • Longitude: -26.000000
Water Depth 3450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEWTON PINE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 111.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4212
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 5.3.85 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550000N, 360000W. (WW2SL). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 530000N, 260000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 18.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 550000N, 300000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1925 BY SIR J PRIESTMAN & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRAIG SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 380NHP. PASSAGE LOCK EWE FOR HALIFAX IN CONVOY. LOST CONTACT WITH CONVOY IN BAD WEATHER AND WAS TORPEDOED BY U-704. (WW2SL, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the NEWTON PINE wreck located?

The NEWTON PINE wreck is located at coordinates 53 0 N,26 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEWTON PINE?

The seabed around the NEWTON PINE lies at approximately 3450 meters deep.

When did the NEWTON PINE sink?

The NEWTON PINE sank on Oct 16, 1942.

When was the wreck of the NEWTON PINE discovered?

The wreck of the NEWTON PINE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the NEWTON PINE belong to?

The NEWTON PINE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the NEWTON PINE?

The NEWTON PINE had a tonnage of 4212 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEWTON PINE?

The NEWTON PINE is classified as a steam ship.

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