English Tanker Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
English tanker Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 20 N,0 29 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.333333
  • Longitude: 0.483333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENGLISH TANKER
Length 128.9 m
Width 18.1 m
Draught 10.8
Tonnage 5387
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 9, 1938
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 1939
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H3903/38 23.6.38 H3903/38 23.6.38 ST IN 382000N, 002900W. (HMS PENELOPE). - NM 1232/38. H3903/38 28.7.38 H3903/38 28.7.38 AMEND TO PA. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1573/38. H3903/38 27.7.39 H3903/38 27.7.39 DELETE. (SAN FERNANDO NM 341/39). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1707/39.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1923 BY TYNE IRON S.B. CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MID-ATLANTIC SHIPPING CO. DAMAGED IN AN INSURGENT AIR RAID AT ALICANTE, DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR. AGAIN BOMBED & SET ON FIRE. EVENTUALLY SANK AFTER A THIRD ATTACK. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ENGLISH TANKER wreck located?

The ENGLISH TANKER wreck is located at coordinates 38 20 N,0 29 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENGLISH TANKER?

The seabed around the ENGLISH TANKER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ENGLISH TANKER sink?

The ENGLISH TANKER sank on Jun 9, 1938.

When was the wreck of the ENGLISH TANKER discovered?

The wreck of the ENGLISH TANKER was discovered in 1938.

What was the tonnage of the ENGLISH TANKER?

The ENGLISH TANKER had a tonnage of 5387 tons.

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