Regent Lion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Regent lion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 3.312 N,5 25.997 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.055200
  • Longitude: -5.433283
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name REGENT LION
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 9551
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1945
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Surveying Details H02025/45 20.4.45 ST PA IN 360425N, 052536W. (F.O.G.M.A. SET 191108 A). - NM 1121/45. H02025/45 3.9.45 ST NOW IN 360315N, 052610W. (Q.B.H. 1233 C 416). - NM 2665/45. H6170/54 17.8.55 ST NOW IN 194DEG, 13.1C FROM CARNERO LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM BLOCK 1576/55. 23.1.68 SHOWN IN 360326N, 052552W ON SPANISH 350 & 3500. H2492/84 21.5.87 NOT SEEN. (H. TOKAY, MV 30 AGUSTOS, 27.4.87). NCA YET. H1271/86 20.7.87 ST SHOWN IN 360323.5N, 052555W [EUR] ON SPANISH 445A [1986 EDN]. BR STD. SEP 2008/000098830 13.1.09 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 445A [7TH EDN JUN '08]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 682/09.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2016

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-300. TOWED INTO TANGIERS BUT DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). ON PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR BIZERTA, TORPEDOED. GROUNDED ON LA PERLA ROCKS 1M S OF CARNERO PT, WHILE BEING TOWED. CREW OF 40 & 3 GUNNERS, 3 CREW LOST. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the REGENT LION wreck located?

The REGENT LION wreck is located at coordinates 36 3.312 N,5 25.997 W.

How deep is the seabed around the REGENT LION?

The seabed around the REGENT LION lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the REGENT LION sink?

The REGENT LION sank on Feb 17, 1945.

When was the wreck of the REGENT LION discovered?

The wreck of the REGENT LION was discovered in 1945.

What country did the REGENT LION belong to?

The REGENT LION belonged to GB.

What cargo was the REGENT LION carrying?

The REGENT LION was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the REGENT LION?

The REGENT LION had a tonnage of 9551 tons.

What type of wreck is the REGENT LION?

The REGENT LION is classified as a tanker.

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