Uss Fechteler Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Uss fechteler Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 6.92 N,2 40.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.115333
  • Longitude: -2.667833
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS FECHTELER
Type destroyer
Flag US
Length 93.3 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 1450
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 4, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 9.2.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 360700N, 024000W. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED, FEB '52 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-967 N OF ZAFARIN ISLANDS, WHILE ACTING AS ESCORT TO CONVOY GUS 38.

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FAQ

Where is the USS FECHTELER wreck located?

The USS FECHTELER wreck is located at coordinates 36 6.92 N,2 40.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the USS FECHTELER?

The seabed around the USS FECHTELER lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the USS FECHTELER sink?

The USS FECHTELER sank on May 4, 1944.

When was the wreck of the USS FECHTELER discovered?

The wreck of the USS FECHTELER was discovered in 1944.

What country did the USS FECHTELER belong to?

The USS FECHTELER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the USS FECHTELER?

The USS FECHTELER had a tonnage of 1450 tons.

What type of wreck is the USS FECHTELER?

The USS FECHTELER is classified as a destroyer.

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