William Gorgas Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William gorgas Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 5 N,27 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.083333
  • Longitude: -27.583333
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM GORGAS
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The SS William Gorgas is a historic shipwreck located in the North Atlantic Ocean at coordinates 51 05 N, 27 35 W. This Liberty ship, constructed with a welded steel hull, sank on September 13, 1972. The wreck site is currently categorized as well broken, representing a significant underwater obstruction in this region of the North Atlantic. Surveying details confirm the vessel position as 51 05 00 N, 27 35 00 W, and it remains a documented maritime feature for navigational records.

Surveying Details

13.9.72 13.9.72 SANK IN 510500N, 273500W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY ALABAMA DD & SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US MARITIME COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. PASSAGE MOBILE FOR SWANSEA. TORPEDOED BY U-444. (LIBERTY SHIPS & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM GORGAS wreck located?

The WILLIAM GORGAS wreck is located at coordinates 51 5 N,27 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM GORGAS?

The seabed around the WILLIAM GORGAS lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM GORGAS sink?

The WILLIAM GORGAS sank on Mar 11, 1943.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM GORGAS discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM GORGAS was discovered in 1943.

What country did the WILLIAM GORGAS belong to?

The WILLIAM GORGAS belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM GORGAS?

The WILLIAM GORGAS had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM GORGAS?

The WILLIAM GORGAS is classified as a steam ship.

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