Collingsworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Collingsworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.206000
  • Longitude: -55.605000
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name COLLINGSWORTH
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 118.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5101
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo railway: stock and construction materials,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2010

Surveying Details

20.6.69 20.6.69 SANK IN 071200N, 553700W. (WW2SL). CONFIRMED BY LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). INS AS NDW PA. 23.6.69 23.6.69 SHOWN AS NDW 'WKS' IN 071900N, 553800W ON USHO 5728 [1965 EDN]. H2372/63 27.10.69 H2372/63 27.10.69 CHARTED AS NDW IN 071200N, 553700W TOGETHER WITH BROAD ARROW & MINOTAUR. 31.3.10 SEP 2010000027178 31.3.10 NOW WK USC 20MTRS IN 0712.36N, 5536.30W [WGD] ON FRENCH ENC FR250010 [EDN 1.8 CORRECT TO 2.2.10, 1:1,485,366]. - NM 1860/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE US MARITIME COMMISSION. TURBINE ENGINE. PASSAGE TRINIDAD FOR RIO DE JANEIRO. TORPEDOED BY U 124 IN CONVOY WITH TANKER BROAD ARROW & FREIGHTER MINOTAUR, WHICH WERE ALSO SUNK BY U 124. 11 MEN LOST. (WW2SL, LLWW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the COLLINGSWORTH wreck located?

The COLLINGSWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W.

How deep is the COLLINGSWORTH and where exactly is it located?

The COLLINGSWORTH lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the COLLINGSWORTH?

The seabed around the COLLINGSWORTH lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the COLLINGSWORTH sink?

The COLLINGSWORTH sank on Jan 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the COLLINGSWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the COLLINGSWORTH was discovered in 1943.

What country did the COLLINGSWORTH belong to?

The COLLINGSWORTH belonged to US.

What cargo was the COLLINGSWORTH carrying?

The COLLINGSWORTH was carrying railway: stock and construction materials,coal.

What was the tonnage of the COLLINGSWORTH?

The COLLINGSWORTH had a tonnage of 5101 tons.

What type of wreck is the COLLINGSWORTH?

The COLLINGSWORTH is classified as a steam ship.

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