City Of Philadelphia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
City of philadelphia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 40.503 S,57 41.76 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.675050
  • Longitude: -57.696000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
Type Wooden Vessel
Flag US
Tonnage 1384
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 14, 1896
Original Detection Year 1896
Original Source other
Surveying Details [NO DATE] LOST ON BILLY ROCK. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NCA, POSN 5140.48S, 5741.50W [SAP] FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

A TOTAL LOSS, WITH ALL HANDS, ON BILLY ROCK. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 40.503 S,57 41.76 W
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FAQ

Where is the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA wreck located?

The CITY OF PHILADELPHIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 40.503 S,57 41.76 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA?

The seabed around the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA sink?

The CITY OF PHILADELPHIA sank on May 14, 1896.

When was the wreck of the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA discovered?

The wreck of the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA was discovered in 1896.

What country did the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA belong to?

The CITY OF PHILADELPHIA belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA?

The CITY OF PHILADELPHIA had a tonnage of 1384 tons.

What type of wreck is the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA?

The CITY OF PHILADELPHIA is classified as a wooden vessel.