Daniel Morgan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Daniel morgan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		75 8 N,45 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 75.133333
  • Longitude: 45.100000
Water Depth 285 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DANIEL MORGAN
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,vehicles,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 14.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 750800N, 450600E. (WW2SL, LIBERTY SHIPS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) PLOTS IN 285MTRS. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

ABANDONED AFTER BEING SEVERELY DAMAGED DURING AIR ATTACK OFF NOVAYA ZEMLYA & WAS LATER TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-88. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE REYKJAVIK TO N RUSSIA. (WW2SL, THE LIBERTY SHIPS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the DANIEL MORGAN wreck located?

The DANIEL MORGAN wreck is located at coordinates 75 8 N,45 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DANIEL MORGAN?

The seabed around the DANIEL MORGAN lies at approximately 285 meters deep.

When did the DANIEL MORGAN sink?

The DANIEL MORGAN sank on Jul 5, 1942.

When was the wreck of the DANIEL MORGAN discovered?

The wreck of the DANIEL MORGAN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the DANIEL MORGAN belong to?

The DANIEL MORGAN belonged to US.

What cargo was the DANIEL MORGAN carrying?

The DANIEL MORGAN was carrying armament,vehicles,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the DANIEL MORGAN?

The DANIEL MORGAN had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the DANIEL MORGAN?

The DANIEL MORGAN is classified as a liberty ship.

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