British Commander Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British commander Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 37 S,45 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -29.616667
  • Longitude: 45.833333
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH COMMANDER
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6901
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 9.2.78 SUNK IN PA 293700S, 455000E. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922. PASSAGE FALMOUTH AND TABLE BAY FOR ABADAN. WAS INTERCEPTED BY THE GERMAN RAIDER 'PINGUIN' AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH COMMANDER wreck located?

The BRITISH COMMANDER wreck is located at coordinates 29 37 S,45 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH COMMANDER?

The seabed around the BRITISH COMMANDER lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH COMMANDER sink?

The BRITISH COMMANDER sank on Aug 26, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH COMMANDER discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH COMMANDER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRITISH COMMANDER belong to?

The BRITISH COMMANDER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH COMMANDER carrying?

The BRITISH COMMANDER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH COMMANDER?

The BRITISH COMMANDER had a tonnage of 6901 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH COMMANDER?

The BRITISH COMMANDER is classified as a tanker.

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