Paul Hamilton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Paul hamilton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 0 N,3 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.000000
  • Longitude: 3.333333
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name PAUL HAMILTON
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370000N, 032000E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, SUNK BY AIRCRAFT LAUNCHED TORPEDOES NORTH OF ALGIERS. 504 SERVICEMEN KILLED, THE MAJORITY BEING A SPECIAL DEMOLITION SQUAD ON PASSAGE TO THE ANZIO BEACH-HEAD. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the PAUL HAMILTON wreck located?

The PAUL HAMILTON wreck is located at coordinates 37 0 N,3 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PAUL HAMILTON?

The seabed around the PAUL HAMILTON lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the PAUL HAMILTON sink?

The PAUL HAMILTON sank on Apr 20, 1944.

When was the wreck of the PAUL HAMILTON discovered?

The wreck of the PAUL HAMILTON was discovered in 1944.

What country did the PAUL HAMILTON belong to?

The PAUL HAMILTON belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the PAUL HAMILTON?

The PAUL HAMILTON had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the PAUL HAMILTON?

The PAUL HAMILTON is classified as a liberty ship.

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