Waziristan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Waziristan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		74 9 N,19 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 74.150000
  • Longitude: 19.166667
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WAZIRISTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 5135
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,wine
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SUNK IN 740900N, 191000E, APPROX. (WW2SL). NO REFERENCE IN LLOYDS WAR LOSSES. 23.7.91 REPORTED TO HAVE ABOUT 1000 TONS COPPER IN CARGO AND THAT NORWEGIAN SALVORS ARE INTERESTED IN RECOVERY. (GUS BRITTEN, TELECON). 22.1.96 POSN CONSIDERED ERRONEOUS. NOT LOCATED BY SALVORS. (G JESSOP, ARGOSY INTERNATIONAL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY SHORT BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HINDUSTAN SS CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 363 NHP. PASSAGE REYKJAVIK FOR MURMANSK IN CONVOY PQ 7A. LAST SEEN BY SS COLD HARBOUR ABOUT 300 MILES NW OF JAN MAYEN ISLAND. WAS POSSIBLY CRUSHED BY ICE. (DODS). TORPEDOED BY U 134. (WW2SL, AXIS SUB SUCCESSES, DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WAZIRISTAN wreck located?

The WAZIRISTAN wreck is located at coordinates 74 9 N,19 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WAZIRISTAN?

The seabed around the WAZIRISTAN lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the WAZIRISTAN sink?

The WAZIRISTAN sank on Jan 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the WAZIRISTAN discovered?

The wreck of the WAZIRISTAN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the WAZIRISTAN belong to?

The WAZIRISTAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WAZIRISTAN carrying?

The WAZIRISTAN was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,wine.

What was the tonnage of the WAZIRISTAN?

The WAZIRISTAN had a tonnage of 5135 tons.

What type of wreck is the WAZIRISTAN?

The WAZIRISTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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