Drake Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Drake Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		46 47 N,12 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 46.783333
  • Longitude: -12.466667
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DRAKE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 2267
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H8203/19 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 340 W OF USHANT OR 464700N, 122800W APPROX. (BMVS & BMSL WW1). 24.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 463000N, 130000W. (LL WW1). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM SUBMARINE. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GENOA. (BMSL WW1, LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the DRAKE wreck located?

The DRAKE wreck is located at coordinates 46 47 N,12 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DRAKE?

The seabed around the DRAKE lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the DRAKE sink?

The DRAKE sank on Sep 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the DRAKE discovered?

The wreck of the DRAKE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the DRAKE belong to?

The DRAKE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the DRAKE carrying?

The DRAKE was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DRAKE?

The DRAKE had a tonnage of 2267 tons.

What type of wreck is the DRAKE?

The DRAKE is classified as a steam ship.

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