Retriever Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Retriever Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 59.93 N,23 29.96 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.998833
  • Longitude: 23.499333
Water Depth 730 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name RETRIEVER
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 57.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 674
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 370000N, 233000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED). NCA, TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1909 BY GOOLE S.B. & R. CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CABLE & WIRELESS. ON PASSAGE FROM LEMNOS FOR PIRAEUS. WAS BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT OFF PHELERA. OF CREW OF 46, 11 LOST, 6 P.O.W. (DODS & LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the RETRIEVER wreck located?

The RETRIEVER wreck is located at coordinates 36 59.93 N,23 29.96 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RETRIEVER?

The seabed around the RETRIEVER lies at approximately 730 meters deep.

When did the RETRIEVER sink?

The RETRIEVER sank on Apr 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the RETRIEVER discovered?

The wreck of the RETRIEVER was discovered in 1941.

What country did the RETRIEVER belong to?

The RETRIEVER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RETRIEVER?

The RETRIEVER had a tonnage of 674 tons.

What type of wreck is the RETRIEVER?

The RETRIEVER is classified as a merchant vessel.

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