Culebra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Culebra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 0 N,50 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.000000
  • Longitude: -50.000000
Water Depth 5200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CULEBRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3044
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 7.9.71 SUNK IN PA 400000N, 500000W. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS WWII). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2009

Circumstances of loss

12.1.42 BUILT IN 1919 BY IRVINE'S CB & DD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROYAL MAIL LINES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 310NHP. PASSGE LOCH EWE FOR BERMUDA IN CONVOY. CONVOY SCATTERED DURING HEAVY GALE ON 12.1.42 AND CULEBRA NEVER REGAINED CONTACT. SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM GERMAN SUBMARINE. CREW OF 45 LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CULEBRA wreck located?

The CULEBRA wreck is located at coordinates 40 0 N,50 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CULEBRA?

The seabed around the CULEBRA lies at approximately 5200 meters deep.

When did the CULEBRA sink?

The CULEBRA sank on Jan 17, 1942.

When was the wreck of the CULEBRA discovered?

The wreck of the CULEBRA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the CULEBRA belong to?

The CULEBRA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CULEBRA?

The CULEBRA had a tonnage of 3044 tons.

What type of wreck is the CULEBRA?

The CULEBRA is classified as a steam ship.

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