Minotaur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Minotaur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.206000
  • Longitude: -55.605000
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 90 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name MINOTAUR
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 110.3 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 4553
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,flammable liquids and gases,general and mixed goods,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 31, 2010

Surveying Details

20.6.69 20.6.69 SANK IN 071200N, 553700W. (WW2SL). CONFIRMED BY LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). INS AS NDW PA. BR STD. 23.6.69 23.6.69 SHOWN AS NDW 'WKS' IN 071900N, 553800W ON USHO 5728 [1965 EDN]. H2372/62 27.10.69 H2372/62 27.10.69 CHARTED AS NDW IN 071200N, 553700W TOGETHER WITH BROAD ARROW & COLLINGSWORTH. 31.3.10 SEP 2010000027178 31.3.10 NOW WK USC 20MTRS IN 0712.36N, 5536.30W [WGD] ON FRENCH ENC FR250010 [EDN 1.8 CORRECT TO 2.2.10, 1:1,485,366]. - NM 1860/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY NEW YORK SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES MARITIME COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 301NHP. PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR RIO DE JANEIRO. TORPEDOED BY U 124 IN CONVOY WITH TANKER BROAD ARROW & FREIGHTER COLLINGSWORTH WHICH WERE ALSO SUNK BY U 124. CARGO 4400 TONS COAL, 12,000 BARRELS FUEL OIL & 600 BAGS OF MAIL. (WW2SL, LL WW2, DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the MINOTAUR wreck located?

The MINOTAUR wreck is located at coordinates 7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W.

How deep is the MINOTAUR and where exactly is it located?

The MINOTAUR lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 7 12.36 N,55 36.3 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MINOTAUR?

The seabed around the MINOTAUR lies at approximately 90 meters deep.

When did the MINOTAUR sink?

The MINOTAUR sank on Jan 9, 1943.

When was the wreck of the MINOTAUR discovered?

The wreck of the MINOTAUR was discovered in 1943.

What country did the MINOTAUR belong to?

The MINOTAUR belonged to US.

What cargo was the MINOTAUR carrying?

The MINOTAUR was carrying coal,flammable liquids and gases,general and mixed goods,oil.

What was the tonnage of the MINOTAUR?

The MINOTAUR had a tonnage of 4553 tons.

What type of wreck is the MINOTAUR?

The MINOTAUR is classified as a steam ship.

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