Fort Jemseg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort jemseg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18 N,40 24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.300000
  • Longitude: -40.400000
Water Depth 3350 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT JEMSEG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 133.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 18.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 531800N, 402400W. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. PASSAGE HULL FOR NEW YORK. TORPEDOED BY U-238. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 18 N,40 24 W
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FAQ

Where is the FORT JEMSEG wreck located?

The FORT JEMSEG wreck is located at coordinates 53 18 N,40 24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT JEMSEG?

The seabed around the FORT JEMSEG lies at approximately 3350 meters deep.

When did the FORT JEMSEG sink?

The FORT JEMSEG sank on Sep 23, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT JEMSEG discovered?

The wreck of the FORT JEMSEG was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT JEMSEG belong to?

The FORT JEMSEG belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT JEMSEG carrying?

The FORT JEMSEG was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FORT JEMSEG?

The FORT JEMSEG had a tonnage of 7174 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT JEMSEG?

The FORT JEMSEG is classified as a steam ship.

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