Cape St Andrew Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cape st andrew Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 14 N,10 29 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.233333
  • Longitude: -10.483333
Water Depth 2032 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CAPE ST ANDREW
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5094
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 13, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H095/39 H095/39 & H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551400N, 102900W. (WESTERN APPS LIST 7/2/41 & TRADE DIVISION LIST) NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 7.8.87 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2000 MTRS. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS UNDER TOW & ESCORTED BY A DESTROYER WHEN TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-137. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE TEES TO BOMBAY. 15 LIVES LOST. (LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the CAPE ST ANDREW wreck located?

The CAPE ST ANDREW wreck is located at coordinates 55 14 N,10 29 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CAPE ST ANDREW?

The seabed around the CAPE ST ANDREW lies at approximately 2032 meters deep.

When did the CAPE ST ANDREW sink?

The CAPE ST ANDREW sank on Nov 13, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CAPE ST ANDREW discovered?

The wreck of the CAPE ST ANDREW was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CAPE ST ANDREW belong to?

The CAPE ST ANDREW belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CAPE ST ANDREW carrying?

The CAPE ST ANDREW was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CAPE ST ANDREW?

The CAPE ST ANDREW had a tonnage of 5094 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAPE ST ANDREW?

The CAPE ST ANDREW is classified as a steam ship.

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