William A Mckenney Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
William a mckenney Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 34.53 N,59 19.936 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.575500
  • Longitude: -59.332267
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water Springs
Name WILLIAM A MCKENNEY
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 6153
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo bauxite
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H03283/42 21.1.43 DW PA IN 083500N, 592000W. (US NM 3664/42). REFERENCE BOOKS AGREE POSN. - NM 150/43. H3629/64 11.11.68 AMEND DW (STS FOR PA). NC 517.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2021

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE DEMARARA FOR TRINDAD. SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U 175. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY wreck located?

The WILLIAM A MCKENNEY wreck is located at coordinates 8 34.53 N,59 19.936 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY?

The seabed around the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY sink?

The WILLIAM A MCKENNEY sank on Oct 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY belong to?

The WILLIAM A MCKENNEY belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY carrying?

The WILLIAM A MCKENNEY was carrying bauxite.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY?

The WILLIAM A MCKENNEY had a tonnage of 6153 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM A MCKENNEY?

The WILLIAM A MCKENNEY is classified as a steam ship.

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