Repton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Repton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 41.93 N,22 56.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.698833
  • Longitude: 22.949333
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name REPTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2881
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 WK IN 354130N, 225035E APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WW1). NCA. 23.9.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED, POSN AMENDED TO 354200N, 225700E. (LLWW1). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date May 17, 2017

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM HULL FOR MUDROS. SUNK BY U-BOAT 45M SSE FROM CAPE MATAPAN. THREE LIVES LOST. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the REPTON wreck located?

The REPTON wreck is located at coordinates 35 41.93 N,22 56.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the REPTON?

The seabed around the REPTON lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the REPTON sink?

The REPTON sank on May 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the REPTON discovered?

The wreck of the REPTON was discovered in 1917.

What country did the REPTON belong to?

The REPTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the REPTON carrying?

The REPTON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the REPTON?

The REPTON had a tonnage of 2881 tons.

What type of wreck is the REPTON?

The REPTON is classified as a steam ship.

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