Casanare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Casanare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 58 N,14 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.966667
  • Longitude: -14.216667
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CASANARE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 5376
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 3, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 535800N, 141300W. 12.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 2000MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 200 MILES W OF IRELAND. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY CAMMEL LAIRD & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDERS & FYFFES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 447NHP FOR 13.5 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-99. 8 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the CASANARE wreck located?

The CASANARE wreck is located at coordinates 53 58 N,14 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CASANARE?

The seabed around the CASANARE lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the CASANARE sink?

The CASANARE sank on Nov 3, 1940.

When was the wreck of the CASANARE discovered?

The wreck of the CASANARE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the CASANARE belong to?

The CASANARE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CASANARE?

The CASANARE had a tonnage of 5376 tons.

What type of wreck is the CASANARE?

The CASANARE is classified as a steam ship.

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