Frederick Douglass Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Frederick douglass Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 3 N,28 8 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.050000
  • Longitude: -28.133333
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 20, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published other losses
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Surveying Details

10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 570300N, 280800W. (LIBERTY SHIPS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SINKING POSN AS ABOVE BUT ALSO NOTE THAT VESSEL LAST SIGHTED IN 571100N, 280200W SETTLING BY THE STERN. (LL WW2). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U238. PASSAGE AVONMOUTH FOR NEW YORK. (LL WW2 AND AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). DAMAGED BY U238 AND LATER SUNK BY TORPEDO FROM U645. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the FREDERICK DOUGLASS wreck located?

The FREDERICK DOUGLASS wreck is located at coordinates 57 3 N,28 8 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREDERICK DOUGLASS?

The seabed around the FREDERICK DOUGLASS lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the FREDERICK DOUGLASS sink?

The FREDERICK DOUGLASS sank on Sep 20, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FREDERICK DOUGLASS discovered?

The wreck of the FREDERICK DOUGLASS was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FREDERICK DOUGLASS belong to?

The FREDERICK DOUGLASS belonged to US.

What cargo was the FREDERICK DOUGLASS carrying?

The FREDERICK DOUGLASS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FREDERICK DOUGLASS?

The FREDERICK DOUGLASS had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREDERICK DOUGLASS?

The FREDERICK DOUGLASS is classified as a steam ship.

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