British Influence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British influence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 43 N,12 49 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.716667
  • Longitude: -12.816667
Water Depth 2050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH INFLUENCE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 142 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 8431
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 14, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H034/39 14.9.39 H034/39 14.9.39 SUNK BY U-BOAT GUNFIRE IN 494300N, 124900W. NO ACTION. 7.7.87 7.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1939 B SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO. OIL ENGINE OF 687NHP. PASSAGE ABADAN FOR HULL. SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U-29. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH INFLUENCE wreck located?

The BRITISH INFLUENCE wreck is located at coordinates 49 43 N,12 49 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH INFLUENCE?

The seabed around the BRITISH INFLUENCE lies at approximately 2050 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH INFLUENCE sink?

The BRITISH INFLUENCE sank on Sep 14, 1939.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH INFLUENCE discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH INFLUENCE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the BRITISH INFLUENCE belong to?

The BRITISH INFLUENCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH INFLUENCE carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH INFLUENCE?

The BRITISH INFLUENCE had a tonnage of 8431 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH INFLUENCE?

The BRITISH INFLUENCE is classified as a tanker.

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