Ocean Vanguard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean vanguard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 43 N,60 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.716667
  • Longitude: -60.183333
Water Depth 730 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN VANGUARD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 7174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 70M E OF TRINIDAD. (DODS). POSN GIVEN AS 104300N, 601100W. (LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 11, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY TODD-CALIFORNIA SB CORP. OWNED A TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (W H SEAGER & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 505NHP. PASSAGE TABLE BAY FOR TRINIDAD & NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U 515. 11 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN VANGUARD wreck located?

The OCEAN VANGUARD wreck is located at coordinates 10 43 N,60 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN VANGUARD?

The seabed around the OCEAN VANGUARD lies at approximately 730 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN VANGUARD sink?

The OCEAN VANGUARD sank on Sep 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN VANGUARD discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN VANGUARD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the OCEAN VANGUARD belong to?

The OCEAN VANGUARD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEAN VANGUARD carrying?

The OCEAN VANGUARD was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN VANGUARD?

The OCEAN VANGUARD had a tonnage of 7174 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN VANGUARD?

The OCEAN VANGUARD is classified as a steam ship.

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