West Chetac Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
West chetac Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 11.5 N,58 13.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.191667
  • Longitude: -58.229167
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name WEST CHETAC
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 125 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5627
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1957
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 084500N, 570000W. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SINKING POSNS GIVEN AS 084500N, 5700OOW & 080600N, 581200W. (LL WW2). H3185/57 13.6.57 NDW IN 081130N, 581345W. (RISDON BEAZLEY). BR STD. SEP 2009/000087098 26.8.09 SHOWN AS WK USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7625 [09' EDN, 1:1000,000]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY SOUTH WESTERN SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US MARITIME COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 359NHP. PASSAGE TRINDAD FOR TABLE BAY. TORPEDOED BY U 175. 31 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WEST CHETAC wreck located?

The WEST CHETAC wreck is located at coordinates 8 11.5 N,58 13.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WEST CHETAC?

The seabed around the WEST CHETAC lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the WEST CHETAC sink?

The WEST CHETAC sank on Sep 24, 1942.

When was the wreck of the WEST CHETAC discovered?

The wreck of the WEST CHETAC was discovered in 1942.

What country did the WEST CHETAC belong to?

The WEST CHETAC belonged to US.

What cargo was the WEST CHETAC carrying?

The WEST CHETAC was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WEST CHETAC?

The WEST CHETAC had a tonnage of 5627 tons.

What type of wreck is the WEST CHETAC?

The WEST CHETAC is classified as a steam ship.

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