Julia Ward Howe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Julia ward howe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 29 N,29 10 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.483333
  • Longitude: -29.166667
Water Depth 3050 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JULIA WARD HOWE
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Cargo general and mixed goods,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 14.9.72 SUNK IN 352900N, 291000W APPROX OR 351200N, 302900W. (LL WW2). SUNK IN 352900N, 291000W. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 9, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY SOUTH PORTLAND (WEST YARD) SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR GIBRALTAR, ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE, IN CONVOY UGS 4. BECAME A STRAGGLER AND WAS TORPEDOED BY U-442, 300M S OF THE AZORES, 3 OF 64 CREW LOST. (LL WW2, LIBERTY SHIPS, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the JULIA WARD HOWE wreck located?

The JULIA WARD HOWE wreck is located at coordinates 35 29 N,29 10 W.

How deep is the seabed around the JULIA WARD HOWE?

The seabed around the JULIA WARD HOWE lies at approximately 3050 meters deep.

When did the JULIA WARD HOWE sink?

The JULIA WARD HOWE sank on Jan 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the JULIA WARD HOWE discovered?

The wreck of the JULIA WARD HOWE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the JULIA WARD HOWE belong to?

The JULIA WARD HOWE belonged to US.

What cargo was the JULIA WARD HOWE carrying?

The JULIA WARD HOWE was carrying general and mixed goods,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the JULIA WARD HOWE?

The JULIA WARD HOWE had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JULIA WARD HOWE?

The JULIA WARD HOWE is classified as a liberty ship.

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