British Colony Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British colony Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 12 N,58 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.200000
  • Longitude: -58.166667
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH COLONY
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6917
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.9.72 SUNK IN 131200N, 581000W APPROX. (DODS). NCA. 18.11.95 VESSEL WAS FIRST ATTACKED IN 131200N, 581000W APPROX AFTER WHICH SHE PROCEEDED TOWARDS BARBADOS, ATTACKED AGAIN 4 HOURS LATER AND SUNK. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH TANKER CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 584 NHP. PASSAGE TRINDAD FOR GIBRALTAR. TORPEDOED BY U-162. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH COLONY wreck located?

The BRITISH COLONY wreck is located at coordinates 13 12 N,58 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH COLONY?

The seabed around the BRITISH COLONY lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH COLONY sink?

The BRITISH COLONY sank on May 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH COLONY discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH COLONY was discovered in 1942.

What country did the BRITISH COLONY belong to?

The BRITISH COLONY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH COLONY carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH COLONY?

The BRITISH COLONY had a tonnage of 6917 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH COLONY?

The BRITISH COLONY is classified as a tanker.

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