William K Vanderbilt Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
William k vanderbilt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 41 S,175 7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -18.683333
  • Longitude: 175.116667
Water Depth 2500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILLIAM K VANDERBILT
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 15.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 184100S, 1750700E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS, WW2SL, LL WW2). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 26, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942. PASSAGE VILA FOR SUVA. TORPEDOED BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE I.19. (LIBERTY SHIPS, WW2SL, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT wreck located?

The WILLIAM K VANDERBILT wreck is located at coordinates 18 41 S,175 7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT?

The seabed around the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT lies at approximately 2500 meters deep.

When did the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT sink?

The WILLIAM K VANDERBILT sank on May 16, 1943.

When was the wreck of the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT discovered?

The wreck of the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT was discovered in 1943.

What country did the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT belong to?

The WILLIAM K VANDERBILT belonged to US.

What cargo was the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT carrying?

The WILLIAM K VANDERBILT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT?

The WILLIAM K VANDERBILT had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILLIAM K VANDERBILT?

The WILLIAM K VANDERBILT is classified as a liberty ship.

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