British Ardour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British ardour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 8 N,33 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.133333
  • Longitude: -33.066667
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH ARDOUR
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.1
Tonnage 7124
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 580800N, 330400W. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBAMRINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT N 1928 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 533NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR LONDONDERRY. TORPEDOED BY U-706. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH ARDOUR wreck located?

The BRITISH ARDOUR wreck is located at coordinates 58 8 N,33 4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH ARDOUR?

The seabed around the BRITISH ARDOUR lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH ARDOUR sink?

The BRITISH ARDOUR sank on Apr 5, 1943.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH ARDOUR discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH ARDOUR was discovered in 1943.

What country did the BRITISH ARDOUR belong to?

The BRITISH ARDOUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH ARDOUR carrying?

The BRITISH ARDOUR was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH ARDOUR?

The BRITISH ARDOUR had a tonnage of 7124 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH ARDOUR?

The BRITISH ARDOUR is classified as a tanker.

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