New Columbia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
New columbia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 25 N,5 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.416667
  • Longitude: 5.050000
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW COLUMBIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 130.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 6574
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 27.7.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 042500N, 050300E APPROX. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3, LL WW2, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2004

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE MATADI & LIBREVILLE FOR LAGOS. CARGO CONSISTED OF: 1500 TONS COPPER, 2500 TONS COTTON, 100 TONS KERNELS, 600 TONS BEER, 100 TONS RICE, 350 TONS PALM OIL, 350 TONS COPAL & MAIL. TORPEDOED BY U-68. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3, WW2SL, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW COLUMBIA wreck located?

The NEW COLUMBIA wreck is located at coordinates 4 25 N,5 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW COLUMBIA?

The seabed around the NEW COLUMBIA lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the NEW COLUMBIA sink?

The NEW COLUMBIA sank on Oct 31, 1943.

When was the wreck of the NEW COLUMBIA discovered?

The wreck of the NEW COLUMBIA was discovered in 1943.

What country did the NEW COLUMBIA belong to?

The NEW COLUMBIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEW COLUMBIA carrying?

The NEW COLUMBIA was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the NEW COLUMBIA?

The NEW COLUMBIA had a tonnage of 6574 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW COLUMBIA?

The NEW COLUMBIA is classified as a steam ship.

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