Jeremiah Wadsworth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Jeremiah wadsworth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 22 S,22 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -39.366667
  • Longitude: 22.383333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JEREMIAH WADSWORTH
Type liberty 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 Nov 27, 1942
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details 16.9.72 16.9.72 SUNK IN 392200S, 222300E, APPROX BY SUBMARINE TORPEDO OFF SOUTH AFRICA. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY TODD HOUSTON SHIPBUILDING CORP. SUNK BY U.178 SUBMARINE OFF SOUTH AFRICA. PASSAGE NEW ORLEANS FOR BOMBAY. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 39 22 S,22 23 E
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FAQ

Where is the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH wreck located?

The JEREMIAH WADSWORTH wreck is located at coordinates 39 22 S,22 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH?

The seabed around the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH sink?

The JEREMIAH WADSWORTH sank on Nov 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH discovered?

The wreck of the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH was discovered in 1972.

What country did the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH belong to?

The JEREMIAH WADSWORTH belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH?

The JEREMIAH WADSWORTH had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JEREMIAH WADSWORTH?

The JEREMIAH WADSWORTH is classified as a liberty ship.

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