Fort La Maune Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort la maune Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 4 N,56 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.066667
  • Longitude: 56.500000
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT LA MAUNE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 133.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Tonnage 7130
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WRECK IN 130400N, 563000E. (LLWW2). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY DAVIE S.B & REP CO. LTD. PASSAGE NEW YORK, SUEZ & ADEN FOR COCHIN, INDIA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U188, NE OF EAST OF SOCOTRA ISLAND. ALL CREW SAFE. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LLWW2 & INTERNET)

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FAQ

Where is the FORT LA MAUNE wreck located?

The FORT LA MAUNE wreck is located at coordinates 13 4 N,56 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT LA MAUNE?

The seabed around the FORT LA MAUNE lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the FORT LA MAUNE sink?

The FORT LA MAUNE sank on Jan 25, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FORT LA MAUNE discovered?

The wreck of the FORT LA MAUNE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the FORT LA MAUNE belong to?

The FORT LA MAUNE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT LA MAUNE carrying?

The FORT LA MAUNE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FORT LA MAUNE?

The FORT LA MAUNE had a tonnage of 7130 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT LA MAUNE?

The FORT LA MAUNE is classified as a steam ship.

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