Highland Patriot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Highland patriot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 20 N,19 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.333333
  • Longitude: -19.066667
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HIGHLAND PATRIOT
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 159.4 m
Width 21 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 14172
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 521300N, 190400W. (LLOYDS). 13.8.87 13.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 522000N, 190400W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 500 MILES W OF THE BISHOP ROCK. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Oct 13, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY JARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ROYAL MAIL LINES. OIL ENGINE OF 2190NHP. PASSAGE BUENOS ARIES FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED BY U-38. 3 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 20 N,19 4 W
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FAQ

Where is the HIGHLAND PATRIOT wreck located?

The HIGHLAND PATRIOT wreck is located at coordinates 52 20 N,19 4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HIGHLAND PATRIOT?

The seabed around the HIGHLAND PATRIOT lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the HIGHLAND PATRIOT sink?

The HIGHLAND PATRIOT sank on Oct 1, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HIGHLAND PATRIOT discovered?

The wreck of the HIGHLAND PATRIOT was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HIGHLAND PATRIOT belong to?

The HIGHLAND PATRIOT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HIGHLAND PATRIOT?

The HIGHLAND PATRIOT had a tonnage of 14172 tons.

What type of wreck is the HIGHLAND PATRIOT?

The HIGHLAND PATRIOT is classified as a motor vessel.

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