Port Townsville (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Port townsville (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 6.938 N,5 23.943 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.115633
  • Longitude: -5.399050
Wreck Depth 69.49 m
Water Depth 81 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 151.2 m
Width 19.8 m
Sonar Length 105
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 11.5
Tonnage 8661
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 4, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2015

Surveying Details

H7556/58 21.4.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 520630N, 052412W. LENGTH 255FT, HEIGHT 42FT. (AUBD 319/168). NCA. H1950/76 13.11.80 WK EXAM'D 12.5.80 IN 520654N, 052353W USING HF/6 [2 LOP] & DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 69 IN GEN DEPTH 81MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 10MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 100MTRS, LYING NE/SW. (HMS BEAGLE HI 40/80). BR STD. SEP 2015/000178837 4.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5206.938N, 0523.943W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.49MTRS. LENGTH 105MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 11.5MTRS. NFS. (CEFAS DS11/12/13, 2012-13). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEWPORT FOR AUSTRALIA. ATTACKED BY TWO AIRCRAFT, VESSEL BOMBED & ABANDONED. DRIFTED & LATER SANK. CREW OF 63, TWO GUNNERS & 11 PASSENGERS, TWO PASSENGERS LOST. (LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 6.938 N,5 23.943 W.

How deep is the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 69.49 meters and is located at coordinates 52 6.938 N,5 23.943 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 81 meters deep.

When did the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) sink?

The PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 4, 1941.

When was the wreck of the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY)?

The PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 8661 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY)?

The PORT TOWNSVILLE (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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