Huntingdon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Huntingdon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 25 N,20 23 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.416667
  • Longitude: -20.383333
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HUNTINGDON
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 158.5 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 10946
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 582300N, 212300W. (LLOYDS). 29.7.87 29.7.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 582500N, 202300W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN OVER 2200MTRS. STATED TO HAVE SUNK APPROX 500 MILES W OF THE HEBRIDES. (DODS).
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY BREMER VULKAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEDERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE & LP TURBINE FOR 14 KNOTS. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR FREETOWN AND BRISBANE. TORPEDOED BY U-96. NO MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HUNTINGDON wreck located?

The HUNTINGDON wreck is located at coordinates 58 25 N,20 23 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HUNTINGDON?

The seabed around the HUNTINGDON lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the HUNTINGDON sink?

The HUNTINGDON sank on Feb 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HUNTINGDON discovered?

The wreck of the HUNTINGDON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HUNTINGDON belong to?

The HUNTINGDON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HUNTINGDON?

The HUNTINGDON had a tonnage of 10946 tons.

What type of wreck is the HUNTINGDON?

The HUNTINGDON is classified as a liner.

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