Fort Fitzgerald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fort fitzgerald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 42 N,1 17 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.700000
  • Longitude: 1.283333
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name FORT FITZGERALD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 134.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7130
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 9.2.95 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 364200N, 011700E APPROX. (LLWW2). TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY WEST COAST SHIPBUILDERS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (E.R. MANAGEMENT). PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR ALEXANDRIA. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT LAUNCHED TORPEDO, WEST OF ALGIERS. THE BURNING WRECK WAS SUNK BY GUNFIRE. CREW OF 46 & 10 GUNNERS, 5 LIVES LOST. (DODS, LLWW2 & WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT FITZGERALD wreck located?

The FORT FITZGERALD wreck is located at coordinates 36 42 N,1 17 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT FITZGERALD?

The seabed around the FORT FITZGERALD lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the FORT FITZGERALD sink?

The FORT FITZGERALD sank on Oct 4, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT FITZGERALD discovered?

The wreck of the FORT FITZGERALD was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT FITZGERALD belong to?

The FORT FITZGERALD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FORT FITZGERALD?

The FORT FITZGERALD had a tonnage of 7130 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT FITZGERALD?

The FORT FITZGERALD is classified as a steam ship.

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