Delambre Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Delambre Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 0 S,26 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.000000
  • Longitude: -26.000000
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DELAMBRE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 140.8 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 9.6
Tonnage 7032
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 5, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 9.1.78 WK IN 040000S, 260000W. (LLWW2). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 3, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY MITSUBISHI ZOSEN KAISHA WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 524NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAMPORT & HOLT LINE. PASSAGE RIO GRANDE FOR LIVERPOOL. INTERCEPTED & SUNK BY GERMAN RAIDER THOR. THE CAPTAIN & SURVIVORS WERE TAKEN PRISONERS OF WAR. (DODS, LLWW2 & WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the DELAMBRE wreck located?

The DELAMBRE wreck is located at coordinates 4 0 S,26 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DELAMBRE?

The seabed around the DELAMBRE lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the DELAMBRE sink?

The DELAMBRE sank on Jul 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the DELAMBRE discovered?

The wreck of the DELAMBRE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the DELAMBRE belong to?

The DELAMBRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DELAMBRE carrying?

The DELAMBRE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DELAMBRE?

The DELAMBRE had a tonnage of 7032 tons.

What type of wreck is the DELAMBRE?

The DELAMBRE is classified as a steam ship.

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