J L M Curry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
J l m curry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		66 53 N,14 17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 66.883333
  • Longitude: -14.283333
Water Depth 215 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name J L M CURRY
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source other
Surveying Details 13.9.72 SANK IN 665300N 141700E. (LIBERTY SHIPS). FOR FILING ONLY. 5.12.05 NOT SHOWN ON ICELANDIC 61 [INT 1100] [AUG '99 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. LEAVE AS FFO.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY ALABAMA DRYDOCK COMPANY IN 1942, WITH ENGINES BY GENERAL MACHINERY CORP, HAMILTON, OHIO. A WELDED SEAM SPLIT DURING A GALE OFF ICELAND AND THE VESSEL BROKE IN TWO. ABANDONED. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the J L M CURRY wreck located?

The J L M CURRY wreck is located at coordinates 66 53 N,14 17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the J L M CURRY?

The seabed around the J L M CURRY lies at approximately 215 meters deep.

When did the J L M CURRY sink?

The J L M CURRY sank on Mar 8, 1943.

When was the wreck of the J L M CURRY discovered?

The wreck of the J L M CURRY was discovered in 1943.

What country did the J L M CURRY belong to?

The J L M CURRY belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the J L M CURRY?

The J L M CURRY had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the J L M CURRY?

The J L M CURRY is classified as a steam ship.

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