Point Pleasant Park Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Point pleasant park Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		29 42 S,9 58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -29.700000
  • Longitude: 9.966667
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name POINT PLEASANT PARK
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 129.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.6
Tonnage 7136
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 23, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SUNK IN PA 294200S, 095800E. (LLWW2). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY DAVIS SHIPBUILDING & REPAIR CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CANADIAN GOVERMENT. TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINE OF 505NHP. PASSAGE ST JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK & TRINIDAD FOR TABLE BAY & DURBAN. WAS FIRST FIRED ON BY U 510 THEN SUNK BY TORPEDO. 9 CREW LOST. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LLWW2 & WRECKSITE.EU).

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FAQ

Where is the POINT PLEASANT PARK wreck located?

The POINT PLEASANT PARK wreck is located at coordinates 29 42 S,9 58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the POINT PLEASANT PARK?

The seabed around the POINT PLEASANT PARK lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the POINT PLEASANT PARK sink?

The POINT PLEASANT PARK sank on Feb 23, 1945.

When was the wreck of the POINT PLEASANT PARK discovered?

The wreck of the POINT PLEASANT PARK was discovered in 1945.

What country did the POINT PLEASANT PARK belong to?

The POINT PLEASANT PARK belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the POINT PLEASANT PARK?

The POINT PLEASANT PARK had a tonnage of 7136 tons.

What type of wreck is the POINT PLEASANT PARK?

The POINT PLEASANT PARK is classified as a steam ship.

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