Walter Camp Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Walter camp Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 0 N,71 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.000000
  • Longitude: 71.816667
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WALTER CAMP
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 15.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 100000N, 714900E APPROX. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2006

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR CALCUTTA. TORPEDOED BY U-532. (WWS2L, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the WALTER CAMP wreck located?

The WALTER CAMP wreck is located at coordinates 10 0 N,71 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WALTER CAMP?

The seabed around the WALTER CAMP lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the WALTER CAMP sink?

The WALTER CAMP sank on Jan 25, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WALTER CAMP discovered?

The wreck of the WALTER CAMP was discovered in 1944.

What country did the WALTER CAMP belong to?

The WALTER CAMP belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the WALTER CAMP?

The WALTER CAMP had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WALTER CAMP?

The WALTER CAMP is classified as a liberty ship.

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