Essex Lance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Essex lance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 53 N,28 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.883333
  • Longitude: -28.000000
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESSEX LANCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 130.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 6500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 575300N, 280000W. (LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-426. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA. (LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ESSEX LANCE wreck located?

The ESSEX LANCE wreck is located at coordinates 57 53 N,28 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESSEX LANCE?

The seabed around the ESSEX LANCE lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the ESSEX LANCE sink?

The ESSEX LANCE sank on Oct 16, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ESSEX LANCE discovered?

The wreck of the ESSEX LANCE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ESSEX LANCE belong to?

The ESSEX LANCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ESSEX LANCE carrying?

The ESSEX LANCE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ESSEX LANCE?

The ESSEX LANCE had a tonnage of 6500 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESSEX LANCE?

The ESSEX LANCE is classified as a steam ship.

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