Invershannon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Invershannon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 40 N,22 4 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.666667
  • Longitude: -22.066667
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name INVERSHANNON
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 146.3 m
Width 19.2 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 9154
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 554000N, 220400W. 7.8.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE PLOTS IN APPROX 1300 MTRS. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). SUNK APPROX 800 MILES W OF SCOTLAND. (DODS).

Circumstances of loss

20.9.40 BUILT IN 1935 BY BREMER VULKAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY INVER TANKERS. OIL ENGINE OF 1001NHP FOR 12 KNOTS. TORPEDOED BY U-99 ON 20.9.40 AND SANK THE FOLLOWING DAY. 17 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the INVERSHANNON wreck located?

The INVERSHANNON wreck is located at coordinates 55 40 N,22 4 W.

How deep is the seabed around the INVERSHANNON?

The seabed around the INVERSHANNON lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the INVERSHANNON sink?

The INVERSHANNON sank on Sep 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the INVERSHANNON discovered?

The wreck of the INVERSHANNON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the INVERSHANNON belong to?

The INVERSHANNON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the INVERSHANNON?

The INVERSHANNON had a tonnage of 9154 tons.

What type of wreck is the INVERSHANNON?

The INVERSHANNON is classified as a tanker.

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