Tancred Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tancred Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32 N,24 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.533333
  • Longitude: -24.583333
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TANCRED
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Tonnage 6094
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 11.2.96 11.2.96 VESSEL SUNK IN 533200N, 243500W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUB SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK IN CONVOY OB 217 WHICH DISPERSED. TORPEDOED AND THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-32. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 32 N,24 35 W
Tancred on Wreck Map Tancred Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the TANCRED wreck located?

The TANCRED wreck is located at coordinates 53 32 N,24 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TANCRED?

The seabed around the TANCRED lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the TANCRED sink?

The TANCRED sank on Sep 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the TANCRED discovered?

The wreck of the TANCRED was discovered in 1940.

What country did the TANCRED belong to?

The TANCRED belonged to NO.

What cargo was the TANCRED carrying?

The TANCRED was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the TANCRED?

The TANCRED had a tonnage of 6094 tons.

What type of wreck is the TANCRED?

The TANCRED is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks