City Of Mexico Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
City of mexico Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20 N,0 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.333333
  • Longitude: -0.416667
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF MEXICO
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 78 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1511
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2003

Surveying Details

SUNK IN APPROX 502000N, 002500W. (LL WW1). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H4121/76 9.11.76 H4121/76 9.11.76 NOT FOUND AFTER AREA SEARCH WITH SIDE-SCAN SONAR DCS3 AND ECHO SOUNDER. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. [SEE ALSO WK [19861] IN 502515N, 003024W]. HH090/952/01 11.11.03 HH090/952/01 11.11.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 952). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STOPPED AND SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE EN ROUTE FROM BLYTH TO ROCHELLE. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 17).

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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF MEXICO wreck located?

The CITY OF MEXICO wreck is located at coordinates 50 20 N,0 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF MEXICO?

The seabed around the CITY OF MEXICO lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the CITY OF MEXICO sink?

The CITY OF MEXICO sank on Nov 22, 1916.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF MEXICO discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF MEXICO was discovered in 1916.

What country did the CITY OF MEXICO belong to?

The CITY OF MEXICO belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF MEXICO?

The CITY OF MEXICO had a tonnage of 1511 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF MEXICO?

The CITY OF MEXICO is classified as a steam ship.

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