Joseph Smith Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Joseph smith Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 30 N,43 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.500000
  • Longitude: -43.166667
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JOSEPH SMITH
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 128.9 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.9.72 VESSEL SANK IN 443000N, 431000W APPROX OR 443000N, 430100W APPROX. (DODS, LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY PERMANENTE METALS CORP. (SHIPYARD NO.2). OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339NHP. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AFTER DEVELOPING A LEAK IN HEAVY WEATHER. WAS LATER SHELLED BY BRITISH NAVAL VESSEL AND LAST SEEN GOING DOWN BY THE STERN. (DODS, LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the JOSEPH SMITH wreck located?

The JOSEPH SMITH wreck is located at coordinates 44 30 N,43 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JOSEPH SMITH?

The seabed around the JOSEPH SMITH lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the JOSEPH SMITH sink?

The JOSEPH SMITH sank on Jan 11, 1944.

When was the wreck of the JOSEPH SMITH discovered?

The wreck of the JOSEPH SMITH was discovered in 1944.

What country did the JOSEPH SMITH belong to?

The JOSEPH SMITH belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the JOSEPH SMITH?

The JOSEPH SMITH had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JOSEPH SMITH?

The JOSEPH SMITH is classified as a steam ship.

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