Inverlee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Inverlee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 28.75 N,6 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.479167
  • Longitude: -6.300000
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERLEE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 146.3 m
Width 19.5 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 9158
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 19, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SUNK IN POSN 240DEGS, 30M FROM CAPE SPARTEL, MOROCCO. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). H2419/47 6.5.47 NDW EXISTS IN 352845N, 061800W. (C IN C MED). NOTE. 4.11.92 NDW SHOWN IN 352830N, 061900W ON RUSSIAN 31042 [1991 EDN]. NCA YET, AWAIT FRENCH CHART. SEP 2016/000238584 8.11.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7550. [ED2, DTD 2016]. AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2016

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1938, BY BREMER VULCAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INVER TANKERS. ON PASSAGE FROM TRINADAD TO GLASGOW. WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-204, BLOWN IN TWO & SUNK. CREW OF 38 & 5 GUNNERS, 20 CREW & ONE GUNNER KILLED. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the INVERLEE wreck located?

The INVERLEE wreck is located at coordinates 35 28.75 N,6 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INVERLEE?

The seabed around the INVERLEE lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the INVERLEE sink?

The INVERLEE sank on Oct 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the INVERLEE discovered?

The wreck of the INVERLEE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the INVERLEE belong to?

The INVERLEE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INVERLEE carrying?

The INVERLEE was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the INVERLEE?

The INVERLEE had a tonnage of 9158 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVERLEE?

The INVERLEE is classified as a tanker.

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