British General Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British general Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42 N,24 3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.700000
  • Longitude: -24.050000
Water Depth 3150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH GENERAL
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 6989
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 20.6.78 20.6.78 SANK IN 514200N, 240300W APPROX. (WW2 BR MSL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY PALMERS' CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO. TURBINE ENGINE OF 640NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY A SUBMARINE WHEN NOT IN CONVOY. 47 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH GENERAL wreck located?

The BRITISH GENERAL wreck is located at coordinates 51 42 N,24 3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH GENERAL?

The seabed around the BRITISH GENERAL lies at approximately 3150 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH GENERAL sink?

The BRITISH GENERAL sank on Oct 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH GENERAL discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH GENERAL was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRITISH GENERAL belong to?

The BRITISH GENERAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH GENERAL?

The BRITISH GENERAL had a tonnage of 6989 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH GENERAL?

The BRITISH GENERAL is classified as a tanker.

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