Ville De Gand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ville de gand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 28 N,15 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.466667
  • Longitude: -15.166667
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE GAND
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 132.9 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 7590
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552800N, 151000W. (LLOYDS). 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN 1500MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 200 MILES W OF IRELAND. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOCIETE MARITIME ANVERSOISE. TURBINE ENGINE OF 1259NHP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U-48. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE GAND wreck located?

The VILLE DE GAND wreck is located at coordinates 55 28 N,15 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE GAND?

The seabed around the VILLE DE GAND lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the VILLE DE GAND sink?

The VILLE DE GAND sank on Aug 19, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE GAND discovered?

The wreck of the VILLE DE GAND was discovered in 1940.

What country did the VILLE DE GAND belong to?

The VILLE DE GAND belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the VILLE DE GAND?

The VILLE DE GAND had a tonnage of 7590 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE GAND?

The VILLE DE GAND is classified as a steam ship.

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