Flora Macdonald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Flora macdonald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 28.359 N,13 10.258 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.472650
  • Longitude: -13.170967
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORA MACDONALD
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Orientation 114
Tonnage 7177
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 30, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H02812/43 28.9.43 H02812/43 28.9.43 STF CENTRED IN 082834N, 131022W. BOWS IN POSN 122DEGS 5800FT FROM SE CORNER OF JETTY AT ARDRON, WITH STERN 115DEGS 438FT FROM BOWS. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2046/43. 28.1.71 28.1.71 AMEND TO STF IN 082839N, 131014W. LC 614. H5491/69 1.2.72 H5491/69 1.2.72 AMEND TO STF, LENGTH 135MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS CENTRED ON [SIL] POSN: 082822N, 131014W. NC 614. HH090/596/01 19.3.02 HH090/596/01 19.3.02 LOCATED IN 0828.359N, 1310.258W [WGD]. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 596). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN FEB 1943 BY NORTH CAROLINA SHIPBUILDING CO. PASSAGE TAKORADI & MARSHALL FOR FREETOWN. CARGO 3750 TONS COCOA, 2000 TONS MAHOGANY, 500 TONS RUBBER & 20 TONS PIASSAVA FIBRE. TORPEDOED AND DAMAGED BY U 126 IN 071500N, 132000W. ARRIVED FREETOWN ON FIRE & BEACHED. FIRE LATER EXTINGUISHED BUT VESSEL COMPLETELY GUTTED. REPORTED AS A DISTORTED MASS OF SCRAP. DECLARED CTL.

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FAQ

Where is the FLORA MACDONALD wreck located?

The FLORA MACDONALD wreck is located at coordinates 8 28.359 N,13 10.258 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORA MACDONALD?

The seabed around the FLORA MACDONALD lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the FLORA MACDONALD sink?

The FLORA MACDONALD sank on May 30, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FLORA MACDONALD discovered?

The wreck of the FLORA MACDONALD was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FLORA MACDONALD belong to?

The FLORA MACDONALD belonged to US.

What cargo was the FLORA MACDONALD carrying?

The FLORA MACDONALD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FLORA MACDONALD?

The FLORA MACDONALD had a tonnage of 7177 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORA MACDONALD?

The FLORA MACDONALD is classified as a liberty ship.

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