William Gaston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William gaston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 42 S,46 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -26.700000
  • Longitude: -46.200000
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM GASTON
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1944
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 SUNK IN 264200S, 461200W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY NORTH CAROLINA S.B. CORP. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE U.861. PASSAGE ROSARIO & RIVER PLATE FOR RIO DE JANEIRO & TRINIDAD. ALL 46 CREW & 21 ARMED GUARD SAVED. (LIBERTY SHIPS & LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM GASTON wreck located?

The WILLIAM GASTON wreck is located at coordinates 26 42 S,46 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM GASTON?

The seabed around the WILLIAM GASTON lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM GASTON sink?

The WILLIAM GASTON sank on Jul 26, 1944.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM GASTON discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM GASTON was discovered in 1972.

What country did the WILLIAM GASTON belong to?

The WILLIAM GASTON belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM GASTON carrying?

The WILLIAM GASTON was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM GASTON?

The WILLIAM GASTON had a tonnage of 7177 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM GASTON?

The WILLIAM GASTON is classified as a liberty ship.

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