Macgregor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Macgregor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 50 N,69 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.833333
  • Longitude: -69.666667
Water Depth 4100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MACGREGOR
Flag GB
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2498
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 11, 2007

Surveying Details

20.3.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 195000N, 694000W. (LL WW2, WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES) GIVEN AS 195000N, 604000W. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS) NCA, PLOTS IN 4100MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY. 25.11.95 SUNK 15M NW OF CAPE VIEJOS IN 195000N, 694000W APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR TAMPA. SUNK BY GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-156. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the MACGREGOR wreck located?

The MACGREGOR wreck is located at coordinates 19 50 N,69 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MACGREGOR?

The seabed around the MACGREGOR lies at approximately 4100 meters deep.

When did the MACGREGOR sink?

The MACGREGOR sank on Feb 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the MACGREGOR discovered?

The wreck of the MACGREGOR was discovered in 1942.

What country did the MACGREGOR belong to?

The MACGREGOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MACGREGOR carrying?

The MACGREGOR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MACGREGOR?

The MACGREGOR had a tonnage of 2498 tons.

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