Calderon Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Calderon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
31 5.5 N,29 7 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 525 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | CALDERON |
| Type | steam ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 1374 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | general and mixed goods,flammable liquids and gases |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 2, 1942 |
| Original Detection Year | 1942 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 12.4.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 310530N, 290700E APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & WWII BFMSL). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 11, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR TOBRUK. SANK AFTER FIRE AND EXPLOSION FOLLOWING AIR ATTACK. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII & WWII BFMSL).
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