Oliver Ellsworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Oliver ellsworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		75 52 N,7 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 75.866667
  • Longitude: 7.916667
Water Depth 2900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OLIVER ELLSWORTH
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7191
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 13.9.72 SUNK IN 761000N, 100500E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. 4.2.96 REPORTED SUNK IN 755200N, 075500E OR BETWEEN 75-150M SW OF SPITZBERGEN. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

A LIBERTY SHIP. BUILT IN 1942 BY THE BETHLEHEM-FAIRFIELD SHIPYAR. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA, HALIFAX, REYKJAVIK FOR N RUSSIA IN CONVOY PQ 18. TORPEDOED BY ONE OR MORE GERMAN SUBMARINES, U-405, U-408 OR U-589, AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM ESCORT WHEN SOME 75-150M SW OF SPITZBERGEN IN THE GREENLAND SEA. (LIBERTY SHIPS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the OLIVER ELLSWORTH wreck located?

The OLIVER ELLSWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 75 52 N,7 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OLIVER ELLSWORTH?

The seabed around the OLIVER ELLSWORTH lies at approximately 2900 meters deep.

When did the OLIVER ELLSWORTH sink?

The OLIVER ELLSWORTH sank on Sep 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the OLIVER ELLSWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the OLIVER ELLSWORTH was discovered in 1942.

What country did the OLIVER ELLSWORTH belong to?

The OLIVER ELLSWORTH belonged to US.

What cargo was the OLIVER ELLSWORTH carrying?

The OLIVER ELLSWORTH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the OLIVER ELLSWORTH?

The OLIVER ELLSWORTH had a tonnage of 7191 tons.

What type of wreck is the OLIVER ELLSWORTH?

The OLIVER ELLSWORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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