City Of Guildford Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of guildford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 0 N,22 50 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.000000
  • Longitude: 22.833333
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF GUILDFORD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5157
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 29.3.72 VESSEL SANK IN 330000N, 225000E APPROX. NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. COMPLETED AS THE 'ROMEO' JUNE 1919. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR TRIPOLI. WAS SUNK NEAR DERNA BY U-593 WITH THE LOSS OF 127 LIVES. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3, DODS & BRITAIN'S SEA WAR).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 33 0 N,22 50 E
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF GUILDFORD wreck located?

The CITY OF GUILDFORD wreck is located at coordinates 33 0 N,22 50 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF GUILDFORD?

The seabed around the CITY OF GUILDFORD lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF GUILDFORD sink?

The CITY OF GUILDFORD sank on Mar 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF GUILDFORD discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF GUILDFORD was discovered in 1943.

What country did the CITY OF GUILDFORD belong to?

The CITY OF GUILDFORD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF GUILDFORD carrying?

The CITY OF GUILDFORD was carrying armament,flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF GUILDFORD?

The CITY OF GUILDFORD had a tonnage of 5157 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF GUILDFORD?

The CITY OF GUILDFORD is classified as a steam ship.

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