Fort Mcloed Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort mcloed Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 1 N,77 6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.016667
  • Longitude: 77.100000
Water Depth 4200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT MCLOED
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 7130
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 3, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 14.11.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 020100N, 770600E. (WW2SL, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1942. PASSAGE COCHIN AND COLUMBO FOR DURBAN. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GUNFIRE JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-162. CARGO INCLUDED MATTING, PAPER & GINGER. (WW2SL, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the FORT MCLOED wreck located?

The FORT MCLOED wreck is located at coordinates 2 1 N,77 6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT MCLOED?

The seabed around the FORT MCLOED lies at approximately 4200 meters deep.

When did the FORT MCLOED sink?

The FORT MCLOED sank on Mar 3, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FORT MCLOED discovered?

The wreck of the FORT MCLOED was discovered in 1944.

What country did the FORT MCLOED belong to?

The FORT MCLOED belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT MCLOED carrying?

The FORT MCLOED was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FORT MCLOED?

The FORT MCLOED had a tonnage of 7130 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT MCLOED?

The FORT MCLOED is classified as a steam ship.

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