City Of Melbourne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of melbourne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 0 N,54 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 15.000000
  • Longitude: -54.666667
Water Depth 5683 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF MELBOURNE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125.4 m
Width 16.9 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 6440
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 10.9.71 10.9.71 SANK IN 150000N, 544000W. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1). POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date May 26, 2011

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS. LAID DOWN AS WAR RUBY. OWENED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 597NHP. PASSAGE BEIRA & TABLE BAY FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U 156. FOREPART BROKE OFF & SANK, REMAINDER WAS SUNK BY GUNFIRE. 1 MAN LOST. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS OF WW1, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LLWW2 & UBOAT.NET).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF MELBOURNE wreck located?

The CITY OF MELBOURNE wreck is located at coordinates 15 0 N,54 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF MELBOURNE?

The seabed around the CITY OF MELBOURNE lies at approximately 5683 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF MELBOURNE sink?

The CITY OF MELBOURNE sank on May 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF MELBOURNE discovered?

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

What country did the CITY OF MELBOURNE belong to?

The CITY OF MELBOURNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CITY OF MELBOURNE carrying?

The CITY OF MELBOURNE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF MELBOURNE?

The CITY OF MELBOURNE had a tonnage of 6440 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF MELBOURNE?

The CITY OF MELBOURNE is classified as a steam ship.

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