Palmella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Palmella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 30 N,13 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.500000
  • Longitude: -13.500000
Water Depth 5100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALMELLA
Flag GB
Tonnage 1578
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck PALMELLA lies in the Atlantic Ocean approximately at coordinates 40 30 N, 13 30 W. Officially recorded in Lloyds War Losses as having sunk on February 24, 1996, this underwater obstruction remains a point of interest for maritime charting. The vessel position is listed as an approximate location in deep water. Please note that structural details such as the vessel condition, whether welded steel or well broken, are not specified in the current survey data. Mariners should exercise caution when navigating near these coordinates in the open Atlantic.

Surveying Details

24.2.96 24.2.96 VESSEL SUNK IN 403000N, 133000W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LONDON FOR OPORTO. TORPEDOED BY U-37. (B & FMSL WWII, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the PALMELLA wreck located?

The PALMELLA wreck is located at coordinates 40 30 N,13 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PALMELLA?

The seabed around the PALMELLA lies at approximately 5100 meters deep.

When did the PALMELLA sink?

The PALMELLA sank on Dec 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the PALMELLA discovered?

The wreck of the PALMELLA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the PALMELLA belong to?

The PALMELLA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PALMELLA carrying?

The PALMELLA was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the PALMELLA?

The PALMELLA had a tonnage of 1578 tons.

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