Inverliffey Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Inverliffey Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 18 N,11 24.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.300000
  • Longitude: -11.408333
Water Depth 3700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERLIFFEY
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 153.3 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 10.4
Tonnage 9456
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H095/39 SUNK IN 481400N, 114800W. (WESTERN APPS LIST). NCA. SUNK 270M W.S.W OF LANDS END. (DODS). NCA. H01001/40 SUNK IN 481800N, 112430W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. PLOTS IN 3700MTRS, FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE EN ROUTE TRINIDAD TO THAMES.

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FAQ

Where is the INVERLIFFEY wreck located?

The INVERLIFFEY wreck is located at coordinates 48 18 N,11 24.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INVERLIFFEY?

The seabed around the INVERLIFFEY lies at approximately 3700 meters deep.

When did the INVERLIFFEY sink?

The INVERLIFFEY sank on Sep 11, 1939.

When was the wreck of the INVERLIFFEY discovered?

The wreck of the INVERLIFFEY was discovered in 1939.

What country did the INVERLIFFEY belong to?

The INVERLIFFEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the INVERLIFFEY carrying?

The INVERLIFFEY was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the INVERLIFFEY?

The INVERLIFFEY had a tonnage of 9456 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVERLIFFEY?

The INVERLIFFEY is classified as a tanker.

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