William B Woods Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William b woods Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 42.94 N,13 49.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.715667
  • Longitude: 13.832500
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name WILLIAM B WOODS
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 15, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 384300N, 135000E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM PALERMO FOR NAPLES. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-952. ABANDONED & SANK. CREW OF 43, 28 US NAVY & 456 US ARMY. ONE US NAVY & 56 US ARMY LIVES LOST. (LLWW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES & LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM B WOODS wreck located?

The WILLIAM B WOODS wreck is located at coordinates 38 42.94 N,13 49.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM B WOODS?

The seabed around the WILLIAM B WOODS lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM B WOODS sink?

The WILLIAM B WOODS sank on Mar 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM B WOODS discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM B WOODS was discovered in 1944.

What country did the WILLIAM B WOODS belong to?

The WILLIAM B WOODS belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM B WOODS carrying?

The WILLIAM B WOODS was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM B WOODS?

The WILLIAM B WOODS had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM B WOODS?

The WILLIAM B WOODS is classified as a liberty ship.

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