City Of Bath Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of bath Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 29 N,59 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.483333
  • Longitude: -59.500000
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF BATH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 119.9 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.6
Tonnage 5079
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 26.5.11 SUNK IN 0920.0N, 5930.0W. (WW2SL). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 19, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1926 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 532NHP. PASSAGE MOMBASA FOR TRINIDAD. TORPEDOED. 6 MEN LOST. (DODS). TORPEDOED BY U 508. THREE MEN LOST. CARGO INCLUDED 2000 TONS COPPER INGOTS, 500 TONS MAGNESITE ORE, 500 TONS CHROME ORE AND MAIL. (UBOAT.NET).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF BATH wreck located?

The CITY OF BATH wreck is located at coordinates 9 29 N,59 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF BATH?

The seabed around the CITY OF BATH lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF BATH sink?

The CITY OF BATH sank on Dec 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF BATH discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF BATH was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CITY OF BATH belong to?

The CITY OF BATH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF BATH carrying?

The CITY OF BATH was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF BATH?

The CITY OF BATH had a tonnage of 5079 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF BATH?

The CITY OF BATH is classified as a steam ship.

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