Where is the HATIMURA wreck located?

The HATIMURA wreck is located at coordinates 55 38 N,39 52 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HATIMURA?

The seabed around the HATIMURA lies at approximately 3050 meters deep.

When did the HATIMURA sink?

The HATIMURA sank on Nov 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HATIMURA discovered?

The wreck of the HATIMURA was discovered in 1942.

What cargo was the HATIMURA carrying?

The HATIMURA was carrying armament,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HATIMURA?

The HATIMURA had a tonnage of 6690 tons.

What type of wreck is the HATIMURA?

The HATIMURA is classified as a steam ship.

Hatimura Wreck

Field	Value
Wreck Category	non-dangerous wreck
Hatimura Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	55 38 N,39 52 W
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 55.633333 Longitude: -39.866667
Water Depth	3050 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	HATIMURA
Type	steam ship
Flag	GB
Length	125.6 m
Width	16.8 m
Draught	10.4
Tonnage	6690
Tonnage Type	gross
Cargo	armament,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 4, 1942
Original Detection Year	1942
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	10.2.96 10.2.96 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 553800N, 395200W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBAMRINE SUCCESSES).
Last Amended Date	Oct 7, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS. LAID DOWN AS 'WAR OPEL'. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 566NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR MANCHESTER. TORPEDOED BY U 132 AND LATER SAME DAY BY U 442. WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. (DODS, WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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