Fort Chilcotin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort chilcotin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		15 3 S,32 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -15.050000
  • Longitude: -32.583333
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT CHILCOTIN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.6
Tonnage 7133
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WK IN 150300S, 323500W. (LLWW2). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY WEST COAST SHIPBUILDERS LTD, VANCOUVER WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 339NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY U.S MARITIME COMMISSION. PASSAGE RIO JANEIRO FOR FREETOWN & UK. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U172. 4 CREW LOST. (WRECKSITE.EU, LLWW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the FORT CHILCOTIN wreck located?

The FORT CHILCOTIN wreck is located at coordinates 15 3 S,32 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT CHILCOTIN?

The seabed around the FORT CHILCOTIN lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the FORT CHILCOTIN sink?

The FORT CHILCOTIN sank on Jul 24, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT CHILCOTIN discovered?

The wreck of the FORT CHILCOTIN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT CHILCOTIN belong to?

The FORT CHILCOTIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT CHILCOTIN carrying?

The FORT CHILCOTIN was carrying minerals,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the FORT CHILCOTIN?

The FORT CHILCOTIN had a tonnage of 7133 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT CHILCOTIN?

The FORT CHILCOTIN is classified as a steam ship.

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