Elihu B Washburne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elihu b washburne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 5 S,45 25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -24.083333
  • Longitude: -45.416667
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ELIHU B WASHBURNE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 3, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 28, 1991

Surveying Details

H02171/43 9.7.43 H02171/43 9.7.43 NDW IN 240500S, 452500W. (USHO QTG MESSAGE 017657). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 1543/43. 26.6.69 26.6.69 SUNK IN 240300S, 451100W (POSN WHEN ATTACKED). (WW2 SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE SANTOS FOR RIO DE JANEIRO. TORPEDOED BY U 513. (WW2SL, LL WW2, LIBERTY SHIPS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ELIHU B WASHBURNE wreck located?

The ELIHU B WASHBURNE wreck is located at coordinates 24 5 S,45 25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIHU B WASHBURNE?

The seabed around the ELIHU B WASHBURNE lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the ELIHU B WASHBURNE sink?

The ELIHU B WASHBURNE sank on Jul 3, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ELIHU B WASHBURNE discovered?

The wreck of the ELIHU B WASHBURNE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ELIHU B WASHBURNE belong to?

The ELIHU B WASHBURNE belonged to US.

What cargo was the ELIHU B WASHBURNE carrying?

The ELIHU B WASHBURNE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELIHU B WASHBURNE?

The ELIHU B WASHBURNE had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIHU B WASHBURNE?

The ELIHU B WASHBURNE is classified as a steam ship.

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