New York City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
New york city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 0 N,8 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.000000
  • Longitude: -8.833333
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NEW YORK CITY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 97.4 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 6.9
Tonnage 2970
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 29.8.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS SW APPROACHES. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14). NCA POSN 504230N, 091000W FOR FILING ONLY. 21.4.76 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 44 MILES SSE OF FASTNET. (WW1 BMSL). NCA, GIVES POSN 504430N, 090300W.*22.3.07 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 510000N, 085000W. (LLWW1). NCA. POSN FOR FILING AMENDED RSDRA2023000273110 26.10.2023 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. MIGHT BE WK 94762 CLOSE SW. (GSI CV20_01 DD 20.6.20). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1907 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 404HP, SINGLE SHAFT, 2 BOILERS. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO. LTD, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRISTOL CITY LINE [HILL & SONS]. PASSAGE BRISTOL & SWANSEA FOR NEW YORK. CAPTURED AND SUNK USING GUNFIRE BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U24 IN THE SW APPROACHES. NO LIVES LOST. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 14, LLWW1, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the NEW YORK CITY wreck located?

The NEW YORK CITY wreck is located at coordinates 51 0 N,8 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NEW YORK CITY?

The seabed around the NEW YORK CITY lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the NEW YORK CITY sink?

The NEW YORK CITY sank on Aug 19, 1915.

When was the wreck of the NEW YORK CITY discovered?

The wreck of the NEW YORK CITY was discovered in 1975.

What country did the NEW YORK CITY belong to?

The NEW YORK CITY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NEW YORK CITY carrying?

The NEW YORK CITY was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the NEW YORK CITY?

The NEW YORK CITY had a tonnage of 2970 tons.

What type of wreck is the NEW YORK CITY?

The NEW YORK CITY is classified as a steam ship.

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