Onondaga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Onondaga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 38 N,78 44.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.633333
  • Longitude: -78.741667
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ONONDAGA
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 2310
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 23, 1942
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H5715/61 6.9.62 H5715/61 6.9.62 DW IN 244000N, 784400W SHOWN ON USHO 944. - NM 1862/62. H5715/61 19.9.62 H5715/61 19.9.62 INS ON 1496. - NM 2055/62. 2.7.82 2.7.82 DW IN 243800N, 784430W SHOWN ON USHO 27060 [1981]. AMEND POSN. - NM 1731/82.
Last Amended Date May 9, 1989

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY DETROIT SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FORD MOTOR CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 265NHP. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BETWEEN HUEVITAS AND HAVANA. 18 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ONONDAGA wreck located?

The ONONDAGA wreck is located at coordinates 24 38 N,78 44.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ONONDAGA?

The seabed around the ONONDAGA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ONONDAGA sink?

The ONONDAGA sank on Jul 23, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ONONDAGA discovered?

The wreck of the ONONDAGA was discovered in 1962.

What country did the ONONDAGA belong to?

The ONONDAGA belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ONONDAGA?

The ONONDAGA had a tonnage of 2310 tons.

What type of wreck is the ONONDAGA?

The ONONDAGA is classified as a steam ship.

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