Hmcs Louisburg Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hmcs louisburg Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 15.333 N,0 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.255550
  • Longitude: 0.250000
Water Depth 400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMCS LOUISBURG
Type corvette
Flag CA
Length 62.5 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 925
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 6, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1947
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details H0656/43 1.3.43 REPORTED SUNK IN 361500N, 001500E APPROX. (FHO, NCXF SIGNAL DTD 14.2.43). NCA, PLOTS IN 100+FMS [400MTRS] ABOUT 8M N OF CABO IVI. H2419/47 14.5.49 NON SUB CONTACT LISTED IN 007DEGS, 8.4M FROM CAPE IVI LT OR, 361500N, 001500E. (N-S ASDIC CONTACTS NO.47/581/4/19, DTD 18.3.47). CHART AS NDW IN 361520N, 001500E. NOTE. [NAMED AS: 'LOUISBERG']. 20.6.78 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 46 [1977 EDN] & FRENCH 5951 [CORR TO 1977 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 1909.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT MAY 1941 AT MORTON. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ITALIAN AIRCRAFT 16TH FEB.'43 WHEN OFF ORAN. (COLLEGE). 6.2.43 CANADIAN NAVY CORVETTE, BUILT 1942. WHILST ON CONVOY DUTY IN THE MED. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY ENEMY SUBMARINE 6.2.43. 38 OFFICERS & RATINGS KILLED. (DODS). VESSEL, WHILST ON ESCORT DUTY TO CONVOY KMS8. ON PASSAGE FROM UK FOR NORTH AFRICA. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT 60M NE OF ORAN. 50 MEN RESCUED [FIRST CANADIAN WARSHIP TO BE SUNK IN THE MED. & BY AIRCRAFT]. (THE WAR AT SEA WWII, WARSHIP LOSSES WWII). [N.B, NOT REFERRENCED IN AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES].

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FAQ

Where is the HMCS LOUISBURG wreck located?

The HMCS LOUISBURG wreck is located at coordinates 36 15.333 N,0 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMCS LOUISBURG?

The seabed around the HMCS LOUISBURG lies at approximately 400 meters deep.

When did the HMCS LOUISBURG sink?

The HMCS LOUISBURG sank on Feb 6, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMCS LOUISBURG discovered?

The wreck of the HMCS LOUISBURG was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMCS LOUISBURG belong to?

The HMCS LOUISBURG belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the HMCS LOUISBURG?

The HMCS LOUISBURG had a tonnage of 925 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMCS LOUISBURG?

The HMCS LOUISBURG is classified as a corvette.

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