Wendover Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wendover Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 0 S,35 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -23.000000
  • Longitude: -35.000000
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WENDOVER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 123.7 m
Width 16.5 m
Tonnage 5487
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 9.1.78 9.1.78 WK IN 230000S, 350000W, APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 16, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WATTS, WATTS & CO LTD, LONDON. PASSAGE RIVER MERSEY FOR BUENOS AIRES. INTERCEPTED BY GERMAN RAIDER THOR, SET ON FIRE & SUNK. 4 CREW LOST & 31 TAKEN AS P.O.W. (WRECKSITE.EU & LLWW2)

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FAQ

Where is the WENDOVER wreck located?

The WENDOVER wreck is located at coordinates 23 0 S,35 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WENDOVER?

The seabed around the WENDOVER lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the WENDOVER sink?

The WENDOVER sank on Jul 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the WENDOVER discovered?

The wreck of the WENDOVER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the WENDOVER belong to?

The WENDOVER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WENDOVER carrying?

The WENDOVER was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the WENDOVER?

The WENDOVER had a tonnage of 5487 tons.

What type of wreck is the WENDOVER?

The WENDOVER is classified as a steam ship.

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