Persephone Wreck

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Persephone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 47.296 N,74 4.352 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.788270
  • Longitude: -74.072540
Reported Year 1942
Name PERSEPHONE
Type tanker
Flag Panama
Length 142.9 m
Width 19.3 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 8426
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo 90,000 bbls fuel oil
Date Sunk May 24, 1942

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED; WAR LOSS

General Comments

Owner: Panama Transport Co, Year Built: 1925, Construction: Steel, Home Port: Panama, Departure Port: Aruba, Destination Port: New York, NY, Master: Hilge Quistgaard, Crew: 37, Lives Lost: 9, USLSS Station: USCG Barnegat Light, Misc Information: Bow salvaged; stern sank; 21K bbls saved

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FAQ

Where is the PERSEPHONE wreck located?

The PERSEPHONE wreck is located at coordinates 39 47.296 N,74 4.352 W.

When did the PERSEPHONE sink?

The PERSEPHONE sank on May 24, 1942.

What country did the PERSEPHONE belong to?

The PERSEPHONE belonged to Panama.

What cargo was the PERSEPHONE carrying?

The PERSEPHONE was carrying 90,000 bbls fuel oil.

What was the tonnage of the PERSEPHONE?

The PERSEPHONE had a tonnage of 8426 tons.

What type of wreck is the PERSEPHONE?

The PERSEPHONE is classified as a tanker.

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