Minnetonka Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Minnetonka Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 9.167 N,15 17.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.152783
  • Longitude: 15.291667
Water Depth 170 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MINNETONKA
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 182.9 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 13528
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 31, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 21.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 40M ENE FROM MALTA, 360910N, 151730E APPROX. (WW1SL & DODS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1900 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATLANTIC TRANSPORT LINE. SERVING AS AN AUXILIARY TRANSPORT. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-64. SHE WAS NOT CARRYING TROOPS. FOUR LIVES LOST, TEN PRISONERS. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the MINNETONKA wreck located?

The MINNETONKA wreck is located at coordinates 36 9.167 N,15 17.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MINNETONKA?

The seabed around the MINNETONKA lies at approximately 170 meters deep.

When did the MINNETONKA sink?

The MINNETONKA sank on Jan 31, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MINNETONKA discovered?

The wreck of the MINNETONKA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MINNETONKA belong to?

The MINNETONKA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MINNETONKA?

The MINNETONKA had a tonnage of 13528 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINNETONKA?

The MINNETONKA is classified as a liner.

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