Cumberlande Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cumberlande Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		23 50 S,127 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -23.833333
  • Longitude: -127.833333
Water Depth 3200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CUMBERLANDE
Type bulk carrier
Flag GB
Length 196.3 m
Width 26.5 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 21384
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1278/87 26.6.87 SANK IN POSN 235000S, 1275000W. (LL 15.6.87). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY HELLENIC SHIPYARDS, SKARAMANGA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GLENARA LTD. PASSAGE LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA, FOR NEW ORLEANS. SANK IN SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS DUE, IT IS THOUGHT, TO CARGO SHIFTING AND CAUSING HOLES IN NOS 1 & 2 HOLDS. CREW OF 29 RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CUMBERLANDE wreck located?

The CUMBERLANDE wreck is located at coordinates 23 50 S,127 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CUMBERLANDE?

The seabed around the CUMBERLANDE lies at approximately 3200 meters deep.

When did the CUMBERLANDE sink?

The CUMBERLANDE sank on Jun 12, 1987.

When was the wreck of the CUMBERLANDE discovered?

The wreck of the CUMBERLANDE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the CUMBERLANDE belong to?

The CUMBERLANDE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CUMBERLANDE carrying?

The CUMBERLANDE was carrying metal: concentrate and products,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the CUMBERLANDE?

The CUMBERLANDE had a tonnage of 21384 tons.

What type of wreck is the CUMBERLANDE?

The CUMBERLANDE is classified as a bulk carrier.

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