Ocean Courage Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ocean courage Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 52 N,23 28 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.866667
  • Longitude: -23.466667
Water Depth 5000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name OCEAN COURAGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.6
Tonnage 7173
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WRECK IN 105200N, 232800W. (LLWW2). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY TODD-BATH IRON S.B CORP. WITH TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINES OF 505NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (HAIN STEAMSHIP CO). PASSAGE PEPEL & FREETOWN FOR TRINIDAD & UK. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U182 ABOUT 400M W OF BATHURST, WEST AFRICA. 52 CREW WERE LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES)

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FAQ

Where is the OCEAN COURAGE wreck located?

The OCEAN COURAGE wreck is located at coordinates 10 52 N,23 28 W.

How deep is the seabed around the OCEAN COURAGE?

The seabed around the OCEAN COURAGE lies at approximately 5000 meters deep.

When did the OCEAN COURAGE sink?

The OCEAN COURAGE sank on Jan 15, 1943.

When was the wreck of the OCEAN COURAGE discovered?

The wreck of the OCEAN COURAGE was discovered in 1943.

What country did the OCEAN COURAGE belong to?

The OCEAN COURAGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the OCEAN COURAGE carrying?

The OCEAN COURAGE was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,general and mixed goods,ore.

What was the tonnage of the OCEAN COURAGE?

The OCEAN COURAGE had a tonnage of 7173 tons.

What type of wreck is the OCEAN COURAGE?

The OCEAN COURAGE is classified as a steam ship.

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