Wade Hampton Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wade hampton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 49 N,34 43 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.816667
  • Longitude: -34.716667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WADE HAMPTON
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 28, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.9.72 14.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 400 MILES E OF CAPE FAREWELL, IN 594900N, 344300W. (LL WW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 1, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY DELTA SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR N RUSSIA. STRAGGLED FROM CONVOY AND WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY U405. (LL WW2, DODS, LIBERTY SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WADE HAMPTON wreck located?

The WADE HAMPTON wreck is located at coordinates 59 49 N,34 43 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WADE HAMPTON?

The seabed around the WADE HAMPTON lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the WADE HAMPTON sink?

The WADE HAMPTON sank on Feb 28, 1943.

When was the wreck of the WADE HAMPTON discovered?

The wreck of the WADE HAMPTON was discovered in 1943.

What country did the WADE HAMPTON belong to?

The WADE HAMPTON belonged to US.

What cargo was the WADE HAMPTON carrying?

The WADE HAMPTON was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WADE HAMPTON?

The WADE HAMPTON had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WADE HAMPTON?

The WADE HAMPTON is classified as a steam ship.

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