Ocean Vintage Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean vintage Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 37 N,60 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.616667
  • Longitude: 60.100000
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN VINTAGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 6.9.95 VESSEL SUNK OFF APPROACHES TO PERSIAN GULF IN 213700N, 600600E APPROX IN GENERAL DEPTHS 2500+MTRS. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45). NB, LLOYDS WAR CASUALTIES WWII QUOTES POSN 215700N, 600000E APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 18, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT APRIL 1942 BY PERMANENTE METALS CORP, SHIPYARD NO1, RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA. WHILST EN-ROUTE NEW YORK AND DURBAN FOR ABADAN AND BANDAR SHAPUR, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-27 IN THE INDIAN OCEAN. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.2, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-1945, BRITISH VESSELS LOST AT SEA 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN VINTAGE wreck located?

The OCEAN VINTAGE wreck is located at coordinates 21 37 N,60 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN VINTAGE?

The seabed around the OCEAN VINTAGE lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN VINTAGE sink?

The OCEAN VINTAGE sank on Oct 22, 1942.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN VINTAGE discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN VINTAGE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the OCEAN VINTAGE belong to?

The OCEAN VINTAGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEAN VINTAGE carrying?

The OCEAN VINTAGE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN VINTAGE?

The OCEAN VINTAGE had a tonnage of 7174 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN VINTAGE?

The OCEAN VINTAGE is classified as a steam ship.

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