Ville De Hasselt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ville de hasselt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 59.983 N,9 0.039 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.999717
  • Longitude: -9.000650
Water Depth 120 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VILLE DE HASSELT
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 133.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 7461
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570000N, 090000W [UND]. (WW2SL). BOAT RECOVERED 60M NW 1/2 N (MAG) FROM BARRA HD. (PRO). SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 571500N, 101300W [UND]. (U BOAT REPORT). U BOAT'S POSN CONSIDERED MOST LIKELY. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-AMERICAN TRADER '40 & EX-MARNE. BUILT IN 1920 BY AMERICAN INTINTERNATIONAL SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, HOG ISLAND, PA. TWO S TURBINES OF 1295 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ELECTRIC COMPANY, ERIE, PA. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORKTORPEDOED BY U-46. CREW OF 63 RECOVERED. (LL WW2, WW2SL, SIB & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the VILLE DE HASSELT wreck located?

The VILLE DE HASSELT wreck is located at coordinates 56 59.983 N,9 0.039 W.

How deep is the seabed around the VILLE DE HASSELT?

The seabed around the VILLE DE HASSELT lies at approximately 120 meters deep.

When did the VILLE DE HASSELT sink?

The VILLE DE HASSELT sank on Aug 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the VILLE DE HASSELT discovered?

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

What country did the VILLE DE HASSELT belong to?

The VILLE DE HASSELT belonged to BE.

What cargo was the VILLE DE HASSELT carrying?

The VILLE DE HASSELT was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VILLE DE HASSELT?

The VILLE DE HASSELT had a tonnage of 7461 tons.

What type of wreck is the VILLE DE HASSELT?

The VILLE DE HASSELT is classified as a steam ship.

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