Africander Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Africander Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		76 0 N,10 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 76.000000
  • Longitude: 10.000000
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AFRICANDER
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 123.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5441
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,vehicles,aircraft
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.12.77 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN 760000N, 100000E APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WW2SL) NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1921 BY CANTIERE SAN ROCCO, WAS EN-ROUTE NY, REYKJAVIK & CLYDE FOR N RUSSIA WHEN SHE WAS SUNK BY AERIAL TORPEDO WHEN OFF THE LOFOTEN ISLANDS, OR 60M S OF SPITZBERGEN CREW ALL SAVED. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES MARITIME COMMISSION. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the AFRICANDER wreck located?

The AFRICANDER wreck is located at coordinates 76 0 N,10 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AFRICANDER?

The seabed around the AFRICANDER lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the AFRICANDER sink?

The AFRICANDER sank on Sep 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the AFRICANDER discovered?

The wreck of the AFRICANDER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the AFRICANDER belong to?

The AFRICANDER belonged to PA.

What cargo was the AFRICANDER carrying?

The AFRICANDER was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,vehicles,aircraft.

What was the tonnage of the AFRICANDER?

The AFRICANDER had a tonnage of 5441 tons.

What type of wreck is the AFRICANDER?

The AFRICANDER is classified as a steam ship.

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