John Penn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
John penn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		76 0 N,10 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 76.000000
  • Longitude: 10.250000
Water Depth 2000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOHN PENN
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

15.9.72 REPORTED SUNK BY AIRCRAFT TORPEDO IN 760000N, 100000E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. 4.2.96 REPORTED SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM ESCORTS IN 760000N, 101500E. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). NCA, PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942 BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SHIPBUILDING COMPANY, WAS ON PASSAGE NY & LOCH EWE TO N RUSSIA, WHEN SHE WAS ATTACKED BY AERIAL TORPEDO IN THE GREENLAND SEA, AND LATER SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM ESCORTS. (LIBERTY SHIPS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the JOHN PENN wreck located?

The JOHN PENN wreck is located at coordinates 76 0 N,10 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JOHN PENN?

The seabed around the JOHN PENN lies at approximately 2000 meters deep.

When did the JOHN PENN sink?

The JOHN PENN sank on Sep 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the JOHN PENN discovered?

The wreck of the JOHN PENN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the JOHN PENN belong to?

The JOHN PENN belonged to US.

What cargo was the JOHN PENN carrying?

The JOHN PENN was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the JOHN PENN?

The JOHN PENN had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOHN PENN?

The JOHN PENN is classified as a liberty ship.

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