Watuka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Watuka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 30 N,62 51 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.500000
  • Longitude: -62.850000
Water Depth 110 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WATUKA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1621
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 443000N, 625100W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H558/59 25.7.68 NDW SHOWN IN 443000N, 625100W ON CANADIAN 4013. BR STD. 16.11.87 STILL SHOWN AS NDW ON CANADIAN 4013 [APR'80 EDN] & CANADIAN 4012 [MAR'87 EDN].
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1987

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-802. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WATUKA wreck located?

The WATUKA wreck is located at coordinates 44 30 N,62 51 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WATUKA?

The seabed around the WATUKA lies at approximately 110 meters deep.

When did the WATUKA sink?

The WATUKA sank on Mar 22, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WATUKA discovered?

The wreck of the WATUKA was discovered in 1944.

What country did the WATUKA belong to?

The WATUKA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WATUKA?

The WATUKA had a tonnage of 1621 tons.

What type of wreck is the WATUKA?

The WATUKA is classified as a steam ship.

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