John Hancock Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
John hancock Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 41 N,76 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.683333
  • Longitude: -76.833333
Water Depth 7068 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN HANCOCK
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 18, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.9.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 194100N, 765000W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES) NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 7000MTRS.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, WHILST ON PASSAGE HONOLULU & CRISTOBAL FOR GUANTANAMO & PHILEDELPHIA, WAS SUNK BY SUBMARINE OFF THE SOUTH COAST OF CUBA. (LIBERTY SHIPS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN HANCOCK wreck located?

The JOHN HANCOCK wreck is located at coordinates 19 41 N,76 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN HANCOCK?

The seabed around the JOHN HANCOCK lies at approximately 7068 meters deep.

When did the JOHN HANCOCK sink?

The JOHN HANCOCK sank on Aug 18, 1942.

When was the wreck of the JOHN HANCOCK discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN HANCOCK was discovered in 1942.

What country did the JOHN HANCOCK belong to?

The JOHN HANCOCK belonged to US.

What cargo was the JOHN HANCOCK carrying?

The JOHN HANCOCK was carrying granular or powdery material.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN HANCOCK?

The JOHN HANCOCK had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN HANCOCK?

The JOHN HANCOCK is classified as a liberty ship.

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