Canadian Reefer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Canadian reefer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 27.097 N,8 48.89 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.451617
  • Longitude: -8.814833
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CANADIAN REEFER
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Tonnage 1831
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 8.8.72 8.8.72 VESSEL SANK 25M NE OF CABO VILLANO. (WWII SHIPPING LOSSES), POSN GIVEN 432710N, 084848W APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, WHILST EN-ROUTE HAIFA TO CLYDE, WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK 25M NE OF CABO VILLANO.

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FAQ

Where is the CANADIAN REEFER wreck located?

The CANADIAN REEFER wreck is located at coordinates 43 27.097 N,8 48.89 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CANADIAN REEFER?

The seabed around the CANADIAN REEFER lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the CANADIAN REEFER sink?

The CANADIAN REEFER sank on Jan 18, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CANADIAN REEFER discovered?

The wreck of the CANADIAN REEFER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CANADIAN REEFER belong to?

The CANADIAN REEFER belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the CANADIAN REEFER?

The CANADIAN REEFER had a tonnage of 1831 tons.

What type of wreck is the CANADIAN REEFER?

The CANADIAN REEFER is classified as a motor vessel.

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