Fort Howe Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Fort howe Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
37 19 N,6 40 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 2500 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Low Water |
| Name | FORT HOWE |
| Type | steam ship |
| Length | 133.5 m |
| Width | 17.4 m |
| Tonnage | 7130 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 30, 1943 |
| Original Detection Year | 1943 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | 4.2.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 371900N, 064000E APPROX. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 29, 2002 |
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE SALERNO FOR UK ON ADMIRALTY SERVICE. SUNK BY U-410 OFF BONA. (BRITAIN'S SEA WAR & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).
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