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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Feb 26, 2008 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The shipwreck William K Vanderbilt is located at coordinates 18 41 S, 175 7 E in the South Pacific Ocean near the Kingdom of Tonga. This vessel, a World War II Liberty ship, is recorded as a sunken underwater obstruction. Historical survey data indicates the wreck is a welded steel structure that is considered well broken. This site remains a charted maritime hazard for navigation and is archived for historical reference.
Surveying Details
15.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 184100S, 1750700E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS, WW2SL, LL WW2). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1942. PASSAGE VILA FOR SUVA. TORPEDOED BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE I.19. (LIBERTY SHIPS, WW2SL, LL WW2).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
18 41 S,175 7 E
William K Vanderbilt on Wreck Map
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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.